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INTRO

Directories & Facilities by Location

THE JOY OF WORKING AGAIN

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67 Aging-in-Place Communities

72 Assisted Living

Facilities

78 Home Health 84 Independent Living 86 Nursing/Rehab Facilities

LUXURY WITHOUT WASTE

CAREGIVER CIRCLE

PUT THE 'FUN' IN FUNERAL

IT’S HECK GETTING OLD

LUNCH PLUS ONE

95 Helpful Resources

DEAR ME

By Megan Seckman

TECH TALK: NEW WAYS TO PLAY MUSIC By Megan Seckman

TIME TO GROW UP

HAVE YOU READ THIS?

By Patti Hartog

TODAY’S TRANSITIONS INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS

WHAT I KNOW NOW

By Tiffany White

HIS FITNESS FIX

GRANDPARENTS AT PLAY

By Lucy Pritchett

By Jan Pierce

By Bob Mueller

UPDATES AND HAPPENINGS By Anna Oldham and Gioia Patton

By Brigid Morrissey

PERFECT ENDINGS SUPPLEMENT | AFTER PAGE 48

BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD By Paige Rhodes

HAPPY ENDING DECISIONS By Lucy Pritchett

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TECH TALK: STREAMING DEVICES

By Lucy Pritchett

By Bob Mueller

DON’T TABLE THIS CONVERSATION

By Carrie Vittitoe

By Yelena Sapin

By Mark Kaelin

By Brittani Dick

By Torie Temple

92 Personal Care Facilities

WISE AND WELL

By Ashli Findley

68 Alzheimer’s Care Facilities

By Megan Seckman

66 Adult Day Care Facilities

By Tiffany White

SMART CALL By Connie Meyer

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From the Editor WINTER 2017/2018 • VOL. 14 / NO. 4

PUBLISHER Cathy S. Zion publisher@todayspublications.com EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Anita Oldham editor@todayspublications.com EDITOR Tiffany White tiffany@todayspublications.com CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Lucy M. Pritchett COPY EDITOR/SENIOR DESIGNER April H. Allman april@todayspublications.com

Let Innovation Be Your Guide

ILLUSTRATION SILVIA CABIB

hen you’re a caregiver, the challenges you encounter can seem insurmountable. We found a few caregiving innovations that might help you deal with the duties that overwhelm you. In this issue, we’ve featured some local businesses whose inventive products and services can improve the life of you and your loved one. • Explore a business that is specializing in home modifications to lessen the likelihood of accidents (p.56). • Order a healthy meal and pick it up or have it delivered to your home (p.12). • Take a walk through the Thrive Center in NuLu to find out about technologies that are easing the difficulties of aging (p.56).

• Download an app which includes a series of story topics you and your loved one can discuss (p.56). • Read about the new services and programs our Innovation Award winners have implemented (p.52). • Learn from other caregivers in our Caregiver Circle feature to find more innovative ideas you can use everyday (p.18).

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The JOY of Working, Again BY MEGAN M. SECKMAN

PHOTOS MELISSA DONALD

s the adage goes, you either live to work, or work to live. While we spend most of our careers counting down to retirement, once it’s here, we’re faced with the question — now what? Our careers provided both structure and purpose, so without them we may question how to live. The fact of the matter is that our life expectancy is now much longer than 65. If we are going to live beyond 80, chances are we will want to return to work, post retirement, for various reasons. Whatever the reason, many retirees continue to work part-time after retirement, including these three women who have decided to return to work on their own terms.

on Maur in Oxmoor Center is a lovely place to be on Friday afternoons. Customers relax on plush couches and overstuffed chairs listening to music flowing from a grand piano in the store’s center. Behind the bench sits a tiny figure, approximately 4-feet, 7-inches in her black pumps. But don’t let her slight frame fool you. She is the conductor of this room, controlling the ambiance with her nimble fingers. She works the keys effortlessly, Angela glancing around to her following, Fitzpatrick, 93 smiling at her regulars as she flips the pages of her music book. This tiny magician of the ebony and ivory is Angela Fitzpatrick. She’s 93 and doesn’t miss a beat. Or a note. Or a key. Angela proudly told me she was the first pianist the store hired when they opened 14 years ago. She applied to an ad in

The Piano P layer

the paper and has worked five afternoon shifts each week ever since. Not only does Angela manage to play a large repertoire of music, but she also drives herself to work every day. She is in amazing shape, both physically and cognitively, and she contributes this to staying in the workforce. “I was brought up that way, with a strong work ethic. The work element was important in my family. I’ve been a widow for 40 years, so I like having something to fill the hours.” Angela’s mother was a brilliant pianist and taught her daughter to play the piano at age 5. Because her mother’s passion was the piano, Angela knew as a good daughter that she would need to pursue a different element of music. “A good daughter would never step on her mother’s toes,” she explains, “so I went into music education.” In Angela’s long career in music, she worked in nearly every facet of the industry: she taught music to children through adult age, directed choral arrangements, and spent time in radio broadcasting. Through all of her musical career PAGE 8>>

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ara Walker, 70, retired in 2011 from a career in customer service. She spent her career working for pharmaceutical companies and was “plenty happy” to retire. She is a breast cancer survivor, a runner, a grandmother, and the groundskeeper of her Oldham County property, so she has plenty to keep her busy in retirement. Yet, she took on part-time work because she wanted more fun in her life. A year after retirement, a friend of Sara’s sent her an email about a parttime position in venue services. The email was intended for Sara to pass on Sara to her three sons; the friend thought Walker, 70 her boys would like some part-time work taking tickets, working as an usher or concierge at concerts and events around town. They could see some headliners while earning some extra cash — a perfect part-time gig. Sara agreed, this sounded like a perfect part-time job — for herself. “Even if my friend hadn’t sent me the email, I still would have pursued this work. I would always watch the ticket takers in the their blue uniforms when I went to ballgames or events and think I could do that. It looked fun, so I made the call,” Sara said. At the interview there were 25 other people in line for the job, but Sara got the job. Five years later, Sara is still working part-time for two different venue service companies. She gets to choose her own load each month and is completely in control of her work schedule. “Part-time work is 20-25 hours a week, and I didn’t want that much structure. I’ve already done structure; I’m done with that. This job allows me to work anywhere from three to seven events a month, depending on what I want to do. It gets me out of the country several times each month to talk to people in an entertaining environment.” Since earning her five year “wings” with the company, Sara has seen such acts as Paul McCartney, Cher, Jimmy Buffett, and was even able to attend Muhammad Ali’s funeral at the KFC Yum! Center. She started out at minimum wage and saw the pay as little more than gas money, but she has benefitted in other ways. She loves the choice involved with her schedule, the entertainment value of the job, and meeting new people. Since this part-time work has a lot of turnover, she is constantly meeting new coworkers, who range from middle-aged to retirees. The job also keeps her active. The typical five-hour shift involves a lot of standing and walking up and down stairs. “Before retirement, I had certain plans for myself. I always said I’d never retire in the country, but here I am mowing these acres every week. I said I’d go on vacations, but I seemed to put vacations off once I retired. My most memorable vacations were when I was working because you plan a trip into your schedule and it gives you something to look forward to. Once you retire, it’s easy to change your mind and forget to schedule in the fun. My part-time work keeps me focused on the fun.”

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endeavors, the piano has been a constant. What Angela enjoys most about her job is being around people. “I am still a music educator on the bench. I like to talk to my regulars about music, my passion. I have quite a large following. Some people even make appointments for the chair by the piano. That is gratifying.” While I would struggle to remember such a repertoire of music, Angela says this isn’t a problem for her. Her biggest challenge is keeping the music fresh. “You have to vary your repertoire to match the weather, the mood in the store, the audience that fills in around you. The programming is as much fun as the playing sometimes. It keeps me fresh.” Fresh is an understatement. Angela joked throughout our interview, saying that the store, “doesn’t let me get away with a thing, even at 93.” She recalled her past with clarity and insight, and literally jumped up to get me a business card telling me, 38, to “sit down, I’ll get it!” If this is the consequence of doing what you love into your 90s, then sign me up because I want to be just like Angela when I grow up. 8 todaystransitionsnow.com | Winter 2017/2018

he’s had two 20-year careers in the fields of social work and television. As an AfricanAmerican woman in a predominately white male field, she had to fight her way up every rung of the ladder in broadcasting —all the while as a single-mother. She’s lectured all over the country as a cultural diversity trainer. She’s lived abroad in Spain and in cities all over the U.S. She is an avid writer who blogs almost daily and continues Joanne to travel the city working part-time as a Dix-Wisdom substitute teacher in many of Louisville’s middle and high schools.

The Substitute Teacher

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Still, Joanne Dix-Wisdom is astonished that people find her age, instead of her accomplishments, so interesting. Ms. Wisdom, as the students call her, is an open book about her life, but not her age. If you see her walking the halls of a JCPS school, subbing in her signature golden hoop earrings, stopping to grab a hug from one of her adoring students, don’t ask her how old she is because that’s the one question she’s stopped answering. To her, it’s just a number, not a definition, and she has a whole lot more life and love left to give. When I sat down with Ms. Wisdom in her Central High School class for the day — teaching dentistry — I had to wait for several students to wish her well and properly say goodbye. “Are you coming back tomorrow, Ms. Wisdom?” one student asked. “Yes, baby, I’ll be here,” her sultry voice reassured the student. “Oh, good,” the student responded with relief. It is clear that Ms. Wisdom brings her love to the classroom each day, no matter what the subject du jour might be. Dentistry, obviously, is not her expertise, but she doesn’t back down from the challenge. “I may not know about the anatomy of the mouth, but I know about ethics,” she says, holding up a textbook about ethical protocol in the dentistry field, “so we are going to be discussing this tomorrow. I’ve got a little reading to do tonight.” Much of Ms. Wisdom’s skills have been selftaught. As the underdog in television, she was hired as an operations engineer. Because the men in the industry at the time didn’t want to see a woman take their job, no one would properly train her, so she had to teach herself. In order to achieve her dream of becoming a TV writer, she also had to rely on motivation and self-study. And the same skill sets apply to substitute teaching. Ms. Wisdom loves this work, which she’s done off and on for about 10 years. Originally she took up subbing for the extra income. She had to use her 401K to pay her daughter’s tuition at Fisk University. Sometimes the job is quite demanding and wears her out. Sometimes she has to give up her peaceful writing rituals to manage the discipline of teenagers. But she’s remained in the field, working two to three days a week, because it keeps her thinking and gives her purpose. “This is my vocation. It’s what I’m meant to do. I’ve been sick for the last two school years, so I’ve gotten selective on who I’ll get out of bed for,” she says with a giant smile. “Sometimes when I get the call, I’ll just roll over. But the love I get from some schools gives me energy. When a kid comes up and gives you a hug it’s enough to get through the day and enough to bring me back for the next. They need love and so do I. The love I give isn’t just for the kids. Sometimes, it helps me too.”

BY ASHLI FINDLEY

hese small indulgences might seem like frivolous expenses, but the benefits youâ€™ll receive from them can pay off in a big way. Here are a few luxurious services that can improve your health and quality of life.

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FACIALS Expert: Corie Clingerman, esthetician LeBliss Salon & Spa 3743 Lexington Road 502.721.6121 Leblisssalon.com What it is: LeBliss offers several types of facials catered to different skin needs. The deep pore facial is the salon’s signature facial. This popular facial includes a good cleanse, double exfoliation, extraction, and a clay mask to help pull out impurities. It’s good for acne-prone clients and someone who hasn’t had a facial in a while. The hydrate facial includes a firming, hydration moisturizer mask instead of a clay mask. It includes a light exfoliation, some extraction for deep cleansing, hydrating products with hyaluronic acid to penetrate the first layer of skin, the mask, and very soothing massages in the face, neck, and shoulder areas. The revitalized facial is geared more toward clients with oily skin. It’s an invigorating facial that includes two cleanses, leaving the client’s face looking and feeling brighter, cleaner, and fresher. The microdermabrasion facial is an

exfoliation where the esthetician uses a machine that has a diamond-encrusted, tipped wand to gently remove dead skin cells along the surface of the skin. Then suctioning is used to even out skin tone and texture while pumping up collagen in the skin. Clients immediately notice the difference. It’s better for rougher skin as it does a great job of softening. For more mature clients, LeBliss offers the elastine and collagen facials, which help with elasticity and collagen production. Both target fine lines and wrinkles, helping to firm up the skin while adding hydration. These two facials use more hydrating serums, which are good for hormonal changes that deplete hydration from the skin. The essential white facial is similar to a chemical peel but comes without the harsh chemicals. Red algae and vitamin C are the biggest performers in the essential white facial, helping to brighten the skin. This is good for clients with dark spots or hyperpigmentation. The age exception facial is good for post-menopausal clients who have experienced hormonal changes and

need extra moisture in their skin. The highlight is a bio-cellulose mask, which acts like a Saran wrap for the skin. Lastly, the beauty break facial is an express facial (30 minutes), serving as a good add-on service to the client’s “spa day.” Preparations: No preparations needed Cost: Starting at $49, depending on facial Time commitment: The beauty break facial is 30 minutes, the deep pore facial is one hour and 15 minutes, and the remaining facials are about an hour. Benefits: The facials provide a really good cleanse and exfoliation, leaving the skin with a fresh, clean look and feel. Corie says massaging the skin stimulates circulation, helps with relaxation, revitalization and skin nourishment.

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MEALS MADE TO ORDER Expert: M ae Pike, co-owner Home Cuisine 309 Wallace Avenue 502.896.0666 homecuisineonline.com

MASSAGES Expert: A nne Schneiter, massage therapist Baptist Health/Milestone Wellness Center 750 Cypress Station Drive 502.896.3900 Baptistmilestone.com What it is: The Swedish massage is a general, all-encompassing, full body experience that is great for people who have had hip or knee replacement surgery. This type of massage technique, Anne says, uses gentle pressure and long strokes which increases circulation while decreasing tension spots. She also suggests that a client receive these massages before and after their surgery to keep the muscle tissue nice and pliable which will improve mobility. “After surgery, we work around that area to ease inflammation — if they have that — then months later, if they have adhesions and scar tissue, we can work around that too.” Preparations: If a client has an acute medical condition like recent surgery or a new diagnosis, consult with a doctor or physical therapist first. Cost: Varies, depending on length of massage. Sixty minutes is $70 for Baptist Health Wellness members or $75 nonmembers. Seventy-five minutes is $80 for members, $85 for nonmembers. Ninety minutes is $95 for members, $100 for nonmembers. Time commitment: Massages can run from 30 to 90 minutes at the client’s request, although the most common is 60 minutes. Benefits: “I like to think of the massage as part of our health maintenance,” Anne says. The benefits include increased circulation, mobility, and stress reduction.

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What it is: Home Cuisine is a healthy meal pickup/ delivery service. Everything is prepared for the customer with the use of fresh and locally grown, organic ingredients and produce. “It’s like having a really healthy home-cooked meal – breakfast, lunch, and dinner — that is perfectly balanced and is actually delicious,” Mae says. Preparations: No preparations needed for the customer. Whereas some companies mail the ingredients to be prepared by the customer, Mae and her staff fully prepare the meals. Pick up is available at the Prospect Party Mart or any of the five Rainbow Blossom locations. All you need to do is warm up the meal. Door delivery service is also available in certain areas for a nominal fee. Cost: Varies, depending on what you order. Meal plans start at $60 for three dinners, and the per-meal cost decreases as the quantity of meals ordered increases. Customers can order plans for three, five, or seven days, as well as breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner. Home Cuisine also offers meals for different types of diets like Paleo, vegetarian, vegan, and calorie-controlled. “We really try to accommodate everybody’s lifestyle and everybody’s schedule,” Mae says. “It’s my goal to keep it affordable for everybody.” Time commitment: No time commitment for customers. Benefits: Customers have fully-cooked meals ready for pick-up or delivery, which helps save time for those who have busy schedules. It also can save money for people who spend a lot on constantly buying food to-go or eating out. In addition, Home Cuisine’s meals follow the guidelines of the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association, which makes it helpful for customers with health concerns.

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Caregiver

CIRCLE BY TORIE TEMPL

Alarming On occasion loved ones can forget to take daily medications. Kayla Cook, registered nurse and owner of Caring Excellence Personalized Home Services, says a weekly medication planner with an alarm is a helpful way to remind loved ones that it’s time to take their pills. Also, adult children can fill their loved one’s planner each week to make sure dosage is correct and that there are not any missed medications.

Dressing Up Dressing can be a problem when mobility is an issue, but Cheryl Hepp Basham, retired project manager for Jefferson County Public Schools, offers ideas on how to ease the dressing dilemma. “Gather complete outfits together for easy access,” Cheryl suggests. “Slacks, shirts, undergarments, and socks could be placed together for one-stop access. These could be stacked together on a shelf, in a drawer, or items could be placed together in a two-gallon baggie.” Cheryl also recommends purchasing shirts and slacks with buttons and plackets that have hidden Velcro for easy fastening.

Keeping Private Book It “I just read a wonderful book called Swallow Safely by Roya Sayadi and Joel Herskowitz, MD,” says Dan Heins, IT director for Humana. “They provide great information about how the swallowing process is supposed to work, what happens when it doesn’t work properly, how to recognize swallowing problems, how to treat them, and how to do a mindful and safe swallow.” 18 todaystransitionsnow.com | Winter 2017/2018

Becky Beanblossom, owner of Home Instead Senior Care, says those with dementia do not always like closed doors because it makes them feel trapped or closed off. So, how do caregivers make certain privacy is a priority? Becky suggests, “The best way to maintain privacy is to ensure your loved one is doing private things like toileting and dressing in nonpublic places. This means that you guide and direct the action so that it is not initiated in the wrong place. For example, if you have your loved one on a bowel and bladder program, it is unlikely they will have to use the restroom in an area that has not been designated or where they may reveal themselves inappropriately.”

Caring for Caregivers It’s important for caregivers to have downtime. Call on friends and family to help when feeling fatigued. Inform your house of worship of your needs or ask for a hospice volunteer. It is crucial for caregivers to care for themselves.

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As they add more candles to their birthday cake, many people find that they become less interested in eating it. "Lack of appetite is a common complaint among older adults,” says Dr. Christian Furman, geriatrician with University of Louisville Physicians. But just because the problem is a common one doesn’t mean it’s harmless. Not eating enough can lead to inadequate intake of calories and essential nutrients and result in weakness, malnutrition, and overall poor health.

PROBLEM: Excessive

Flatulence

Some accumulation of intestinal gas, and the need to release it, is a natural byproduct of the digestive process. Too much gas, however, not only leads to bloating and physical discomfort, but can also be a source of embarrassment. According to Dr. Thomas Coppola, gastroenterologist with Norton Gastroenterology Consultants of Louisville, the most frequent causes of excessive flatulence are problems digesting certain foods, overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine, and gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 20 todaystransitionsnow.com | Winter 2017/2018

SOLUTION:

Talk to Your Doctor

Making Eating Easier

Loss of appetite is a frequent symptom of depression, chronic disease, dementia, and other illnesses, so a visit to the doctor should be the first step to rule out and address any concerns. Other potential causes include discomfort and bloating from constipation, as well as nausea from prescribed or over-thecounter medications and supplements. “Weight loss is a big red flag,” says Furman, “and we always want to do a work up to try to figure out what’s going on.”

“Many older adults are living alone, and it’s hard to cook for one person and just not any fun to eat by yourself,” Furman says. Sharing meals in a community setting, whether with friends or family or at a senior center, can stimulate the appetite. At home, keeping simple meals or healthy finger foods visible and readily accessible can encourage snacking, especially for people with dementia or memory loss, Furman says. Nutritional supplements in the form of shakes or bars can further help round out the diet.

SOLUTION:

Modify Your Diet

Check Your Digestive System

It’s not unusual for people to lose the ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy products, and fructose, a sugar found in fruits and sweeteners. Lactose and fructose intolerance is easily confirmed by a breath test in the doctor’s office, and limiting or avoiding foods containing them can significantly alleviate gas, bloating, and intestinal discomfort. It might also be helpful to reduce consumption of foods like leafy greens, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and red beans. “These are all higher in fiber and do produce more gas,” Coppola says.

An in-office breath test can also tell you if an overabundance of bacteria is fermenting in the small intestine and wreaking havoc on your digestion. A short course of antibiotics usually takes care of the problem. And if you’re diagnosed with IBS, your doctor can provide dietary guidelines to minimize discomfort. “If there are no red flags like excessive weight loss or bleeding,” says Coppola, “relief could be as simple as eliminating the foods that are contributing to symptoms.”

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Here is a chance to explore what New Albany, Indiana, has to offer. Many restaurants have opened in the downtown area so you can really just take your pick and you won’t be disappointed. Combine lunch with a stroll through the galleries at The Carnegie Center for Art & History and your day is complete.

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Adrienne & Co. 133 E Market St. New Albany, IN

Although there are a variety of fine restaurants to choose from, you might want to head to Adrienne & Co. on East Market Street. Here you can order a souped up BLT with avocado, chicken salad on a croissant, or if you are especially hungry, try the meatball sandwich. Order the combo and enjoy house made chips, a drink, and a lunchsized cupcake. Yum. Be sure to take home a treat or two from the bakery case. You know you want to. Adrienne’s donuts and desserts are famous.

PHOTOS MELISSA DONALD

Adrienne’s offers a very casual atmosphere. You place your order at the counter, get your own drink from a soda fountain dispenser, and your lunch is brought to you by one of the cheerful employees. There is free parking on the street. Hours: Closed Mon, Tues-Sun - 8am-2pm 812.949.2334 PAGE 24 >>>

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THE PLUS ONE:

The Carnegie Center for Art & History 201 E Spring St. New Albany, IN

Travel time: A two block walk. If you choose to drive, turn onto Bank Street and there is a parking lot just past Spring Street and a lower level entrance to the museum. An elevator will take you to the main floor and the exhibits and galleries.

This is my kind of museum: intimate and entertaining. There is always something happening at The Carnegie Center for Art & History. It is located in the historic Carnegie Library building and strives to preserve and interpret local history and promote the visual arts. Admission is always free. The museumâ€™s permanent exhibit Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage, takes a fascinating look at the men and women who were part of the Underground Railroad on both sides of the Ohio River. The exhibit winding up on February 3 features jazz musician Jamey Aebersold: An Improvised Life. Artist Penny Sisto will have an exhibit of her art quilts highlighting the 1960s that opens February 16, and runs through April 21. Check the museumâ€™s website or call for more information about upcoming exhibits and special programs. 24 todaystransitionsnow.com | Winter 2017/2018

Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5:30pm 812.944.7336

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DEAR ME:

Advice you’d give your younger self PHOTO PROVIDED BY BOB MUELLER

Dear 12-year-old Bob, So, you are still at St. Barnabas grade school and not quite a teenager. While you are still impressionable, now is the time to write to you. These are some words of wisdom from a much older and wiser Bob.

WHAT’S IMPORTANT? WHAT ARE MY OWN SIMPLE RULES OF LIFE? IF YOU CAN BE CONSISTENT IN THE FOLLOWING FOUR AREAS OF LIFE, YOU’LL NEVER HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT SELF-ESTEEM OR REALLY ANYTHING AT ALL. Be kind. It’s impossible to feel good about yourself when you’re mean, selfish, or insensitive. How you deal with others has a mirror effect. It always reflects back to you. The better you treat others, the better you feel about yourself. The more you build and affirm people, the more you grow as a human being. Love God, your family, and friends, and be kind to others. Bring out the best in everyone, including yourself. Be honorable. I have yet to read about any connection between honesty and self-esteem. But I’m convinced that it’s an absolute essential. You could take every self-esteem course in existence, but if you’re dishonest, you have no right to feel good about yourself. And I 26 todaystransitionsnow.com | Winter 2017/2018

Bob Mueller

guarantee that you won’t. Integrity is the cornerstone of high self-esteem. As long as you have it, you’ll be respected, by others, and by yourself. Remember, honesty is still the best policy. Be productive. One of the seven deadly sins of the Middle Ages was sloth, which means idleness or laziness. Sometimes I call people who sit around and do nothing “slugs.” It’s pretty hard to feel good about yourself when you’re being a slug. Being productive — learning, planning, achieving — is what builds self-esteem. Remember, there’s no substitute for hard work. Have a passion

to learn. The more you discover about life and the world, the more complete and fulfilled you’ll become. Make it a lifelong process. Be positive. You can’t feel good about yourself if your heart is full of negative thoughts. If you’re treating others with respect, being honest, and achieving something with your life, then you need to give yourself credit. It’s healthy to develop a good attitude about yourself. Remember, attitude is a choice — the most important one you’ll ever make. Enjoy life. Remember that you need to play and have fun. And most of all, you need to laugh. Keep a positive outlook on life, and always be thankful.

Gratefully, Future Bob Bob Mueller, vice president of Development at Hosparus Health

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Wise&Well

Tidbits, news, and tips to help you live your healthiest years yet

BY MARK KAELIN

Think Before You Eat As the days get shorter and the nights longer, it gets easier to reach for comfort foods. Stick with “high quality foods that support your activity level,” says Erin Stimac of Iron Tribe Fitness. Meals should be built around “lean meats, lots of green non-starchy vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and minimally processed foods,” Stimac says.

Fall Recovery

Dance Therapy Studies show that structured dancing programs improve balance, strength, and functional mobility in many individuals with Parkinson’s. Bellarmine University’s Physical Therapy Program and the Parkinson Support Center of Kentuckiana offer a Let’s Dance Program for local residents that meets bi-monthly. For more information about the program contact Dr. Nancy Urbscheit at NUrbscheit@ bellarmine.edu.

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“You need to be able to react quickly when you lose your balance to avoid falling and minimize the chances of injury,” says Mike Jett, lab director at the University of Louisville Exercise Physiology Program. He recommends adding movements to your workouts that require you to move quickly but safely, such as leg swings, medicine ball passes, battle rope training along with a healthy dose of stretching and foam rolling to increase range of motion and decrease stiffness.

HELP YOURSELF AND OTHERS Research shows that older adults who regularly volunteer in their community have higher levels of physical function, quality of life, and lower mortality rates than those who don’t. To find out about local agencies in the Louisville area in need of volunteers visit the Metro Louisville United Way website or call 502.583.2821.

Dive into Comfort Warm water exercise decreases pain and improves physical function, sleep, and quality of life in individuals with fibromyalgia and arthritis. Grab your swimsuit, towel, and a signed therapy pool consent form from your doctor and give it a try at the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center. Consent forms and therapy pool hours can be found on LouisvilleKy.gov, or you can contact the aquatic center staff at 502.897.9949 for more information.

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omber. Sad. Dark. Gloomy.

When we think of a typical funeral, these are the moods that usually come to mind. But, is there a way we can turn a funeral into a joyous event? Can we think about a funeral as a celebration of life and lighten the mood while still maintaining the level of mourning necessary to process such a huge life event? According to Kel McBride,

end-of-life and legacy consultant and founder of Clearly Depart, it is absolutely possible to introduce new elements into our traditional funerals without being irreverent or disrespectful. “Funerals are about the dead, but are for the living. While many want a funeral that is ‘just a big party,’ we must always remember that those left behind will be grieving the loss of the person in their lives. Grief

does include sadness, and we should allow time for that in our mourning rituals, no matter how modern and joyous,” she says. What are some of the elements we can change or add to traditional funerals to keep them more upbeat?

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liveliness to a funeral, such as My Way by Frank Sinatra or Always Look on the Bright Side of Life by Monty Python. Most importantly, Kel encourages her clients to think back to moments in their lives when music was playing and they felt most alive — especially the songs that were playing while they were with the people they love. “The trick, you see, is to choose lively music that is also personal. One of my clients wants Smells Like Teen Spirit played at her funeral because she and a few friends saw Nirvana live in the ’90s. It was one of the best nights of her life,” she says. “Nirvana songs typically won’t show up on a Google search for ‘upbeat songs that can add levity to a funeral,’ but in this case it was her idyllic place and will now celebrate her release from the cycle of life and death.”

Location Location is another element of the traditional funeral that can offer a more celebratory mood. “Just like weddings have moved out of the church, funerals are moving out of the funeral homes,” Kel says. Where are they moving to? According to Kel, funerals are held at event centers, social clubs, modified barns, mountain tops, museums, beaches, and even boats. “One of my clients has made a requirement for her funeral to be in the forest. She will be cremated, mixed with a special compost solution, and have a sapling placed ‘in her’ at the ceremony. She said her best memories were in the woods walking among the trees, and she wants to share that love of the forest one more time with those she loved most.”

Food With grief comes the need for comfort, and many of us find comfort in the food we eat. Food selection can be modified to be more representative of the person we are mourning. “For those who feel that emotion can be put into food, it can be viewed as being filled with either sadness or love — perhaps some of both,” Kel says. “I encourage my clients to note in their wishes what their favorite foods are so their loved ones can share in that when they are gone. Whether it is M&Ms in the candy dishes at the ceremony or a big ol’ spaghetti dinner afterwards, food is often better when personality and joy come through.”

Mementoes Music, location, and food selections are all pretty obvious elements that could be altered, but what about items sent off with the body? You can always add a little personality to this ritual as well. Kel mentions some ideas for items to send off such as notes from loved ones, golf balls, an artist’s brushes, a mechanic’s tools, iPods, car keys, drawings by children, eyeglasses, harmonicas, and bats. “Batesville Casket Company designed their memory drawers (a small drawer placed into the casket) to fit this memento,” she adds.

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“AS FAR BACK AS I CAN REMEMBER, MY DAD ALWAYS HAD MUSIC PLAYING NO MATTER WHAT WE WERE DOING. WHEN HE PASSED AWAY 18 YEARS AGO, HE WANTED A CELEBRATION AND NOT A FUNERAL, SO WE PLAYED HIS FAVORITE MUSIC DURING THE VISITATION. A LOT OF MOTOWN, A WHOLE LOT OF JAMES BROWN. EVERYONE THOUGHT IT WAS AWESOME AND IT MADE THE DAY GO BY MUCH EASIER.” Tonya Phillips, Owner/Instructor at PM Yoga

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BY CARRIE VITTITOE

ost of us do a pretty good job of pretending that we’re never going to die. We live our lives and push the reality of death as far away as possible. Adult children, however, eventually come to the point where they can no longer pretend that their parents are going to be around forever. Even if we can ignore the gray hair and age spots on ourselves, we notice them on our parents.

Although there is a growing cultural acceptance of death, from the establishment of Death Cafes to the local Before I Die festival (beforeIdielou.com), it is often difficult to begin the conversation. Kel McBride, who calls herself “The Lively Death Lady” and is the owner of Clearly Depart, and Eileen Walsh, an attorney with Elder Law of Louisville, offer the following advice:

10 tips to begin the conversation As parents age, they begin experiencing loss. Perhaps it is a loss of companionship as friends die or the loss of flexibility and balance as they struggle with mobility. With this understanding in mind, Walsh encourages adult children to “couch the discussion in terms of how does the parent see themselves going forward and what can be done to ensure that their wishes are met.”

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Although McBride primarily works with younger people to prepare for their end-of-life wishes, she says the following eight questions are ones that people need to ask their loved ones regardless of their age:

• Whom do you want making medical decisions if you can not make them? • What medical treatments do you want or not want? • Whom do you want making decisions about your body and funeral? • What do you want to happen to your body? • What are your wishes about your funeral? • Whom do you want to handle your people, property, and pets? • Whom do you want to give things? • Where are your documents? After asking these questions, McBride says it is important to ask why. Adult children need to understand the emotional, environmental, and spiritual values that guide their parents’ decision-making, not only because it deepens their relationship, but also because it provides clarity. For example, a parent may say he does not want to die in a hospital under any circumstances, but he may also say he would like to be an organ donor, which requires that a person die in a hospital on a ventilator of brain death to even be eligible as an organ donor. Asking a parent

"PREPARING FOR DEATH IS ONE OF THE MOST EMPOWERING THINGS YOU CAN DO. THINKING ABOUT DEATH CLARIFIES YOUR LIFE." — Candy Chang

The four basic documents that Walsh recommends that individuals have for their end-of-life planning are a will/trust, a living will, a general power of attorney for handling finances, and a medical power of attorney that allows another person to make medical decisions only if the parent is unable to make his or her own decisions about medical treatment.

It is important for parents to remember what can happen if they don’t make their wishes clear and legally binding. If a person dies without a will, state laws vary as to who inherits what and how much. Walsh gives Prince, the 57-year-old musician who died in 2016 without a will, as an example and says, “You don’t have to be a celebrity for it to get messy.” According to McBride, 25 percent of the population dies before they reach age 65, and although 90 percent of people say planning for death is important, only 30 percent actually do so.

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Adult children should encourage their parents to share their wishes with family and friends to ensure that everyone is on the same page. “The biggest reinforcement of their wishes that they can do is to talk about it,” McBride says.

Conversations about end-of-life wishes don’t have to be dour, depressing affairs. McBride is a fan of the Death Over Dinner PHOTO MELISSA DONALD campaign to encourage famiwhy he or she wants something may help lies and friends to have death and dying provide additional information to help conversations at a place where they meet, make their wishes achievable. feel safe, and enjoy each other’s company. Walsh encourages adult children to avoid statements like, “You are 80 years old, and you should be…” No matter their age, people don’t like to be lectured.

McBride likes some fun, offthe-wall games to make talking about death easier, which include “Expired” and “Morbid Curiosity.”

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BOOK CLUB: WINE, WOMEN AND WORDS: THE PAGE TURNERS

Catching Up Here’s what other area clubs are reading next:

From the book:

“And what did these old friends talk about? What did they not talk about! They talked of their childhoods in St. Petersburg, Minsk, and Lyon. Of their first and second loves. Of Andrey’s four-year-old son and Emile’s fouryear-old lumbago. They spoke of the once and the was, of the wishful and the wonderful.”

WINE, WOMEN AND WORDS: THE PAGE TURNERS WHEN: Once a month WHERE: Member's houses CONTACT:

Susan Ryan, susanryan94@ yahoo.com

THE CHURCH LADIES October Sky by Homer Hickam Contact: Jean Jones, jeantozerjones@gmail.com

Have you read this? STORY & PHOTOS BY PATTI HARTOG

The Page Turners: Wine, Women and Words Book Club was organized in January 2001 and originally consisted of a group of eight working mothers who all lived in the same subdivision. The meetings were held to a strict one-hour format. As some women moved away, others were invited to join. The group now has nine members, all of whom live in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, with about half of the women still working and the other half retired. The group meets monthly at alternating members’ homes during the year and takes the summer off. The host chooses the book and leads the discussion, allowing every member a chance to pick the read of the month. Susan Ryan, a founding member of Wine, Women and Words: The Page Turners, shared her observations on a recent selection, The Gentleman from Moscow by Amor Towles. What did you learn from this book? While this was a work of fiction, the view of the Russian Revolution from the perspective of a highly educated and urbane member of the upper class was enlightening. There were rich descriptions and discussions of what it meant to be Russian, including defining literature, music, food, art, and the natural world. How did this book change your thinking? I found myself really trying to think about how I would describe American character, i.e., do we have defining works of art and literature that everyone would agree are touchstones? I thought of Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring, and the works of Mark Twain. We had a lively discussion about 38 todaystransitionsnow.com | Winter 2017/2018

what might constitute American character after reading this book. On a personal note, I enjoyed the story of resilience and creativity that helped the main character survive his confinement. What is the best book you have ever read? I don’t think there is a best book. My experience is that books touch us at different points in our lives and we are often attracted to and read novels or works of nonfiction that help us process our life experiences at the time. I have found Being Mortal by Atul Gawande an amazing read that has helped me think through aging and dying in a way that is comforting and instructive. It is a good read for anyone dealing with aging parents, or their own aging issues.

STRATHMOOR BOOK CLUB The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Contact: Stephanie Lewis, facebook.com/strathmoorBC

THE MONDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB Born A Crime by Trevor Noah Contact: Marilyn Schorin, mschorin@gmail.com

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WHAT I KNOW NOW PHOTO MELISSA DONALD

Sarah Fritschner Chances are you have a cookbook on your shelf by Sarah Fritschner. She has written four, including Express Lane Cookbook and Vegetarian Express Lane Cookbook. Sarah was a food writer and editor for the Courier-Journal for 24 years. She is currently coordinator of Louisville’s Farm to Table program. BY LUCY M. PRITCHETT What have you accepted about yourself?

I have emotional responses to everything both good and bad. I don't think that is very professional so I try to tame them. When I'm speaking, people see it as passion. It's not a great trait especially in a conflict situation. I would rather be a little more thoughtful and measured. What professional accomplishment are you most proud of?

Helping people to become more comfortable with cooking a nice serviceable meal or dish by themselves or for the family without a lot of worry and stress. What can you not quite get the knack of?

Baking. I don't even try anymore because I'm such a flop at it. What did you learn from hanging out with Julia Child?

She thought that everyone can teach you something. I was with her three different times and each time she asked me how I did a particular cooking task. For example, she wanted to know how I peel my tomatoes. We were once at Science Hill Inn and she asked the chef there how she prepared her fried chicken. She was very

humble. The salt of the earth. Very practical and interested in everyone else. How do you jump start your day?

I make a pot of Earl Grey tea from Heine Brothers. I drink two or three cups. I have plain yogurt and blueberries with honey from Northern Kentucky or yogurt with apples and raisins.

Sarah Fritschner

What was a defining moment in your life?

I have been obsessed with horses my entire life. I had a friend living in Asheville, and three weeks after 9/11 she wrote to tell me that she had Stage III ovarian cancer. She ended that letter with “Sarah, get a horse.” She knew I had wanted one all my life. I thought, ‘I'm not getting richer, younger, or smarter. What am I waiting for?’ By November 14 I had a horse. His name is Vicar. What is your daily schedule like?

I get up at 5am and I start work at 6. I will work until 2 or 3pm and then walk to the gym (Highland Fitness), work out, and then walk home. That’s two miles round trip. I’ll have a glass of wine. That is my signal that the day is ended.

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What does the average person in Kentucky not understand about food?

bring to us as they assimilate.

If we could keep more of our agriculture here we might be able to raise our standard of living. Eating more local food is an easy way to begin to change the food system.

What would you want your 25-year-old self to know?

What makes you angry?

I thought we all learned in school about accepting foreigners and having pride that America was such a melting pot. I think we saw pictures in the history textbooks of the SS St. Louis and the Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany that the United States turned away. It makes me sad and frustrated that we can't as a population recognize the richness that immigrants

That life is practice. I have too many…

Cookbooks. I've been going through them pretty brutally recently. They were really the only thing that I collected. I used to have maybe a hundred. How do you keep your spirits up?

I build in rewards. Especially in a long, discouraging project, I'll build in little victories. I'm certainly self-motivated, and I am a person who works for change for the better. Changing the food system is really hard and that can take a long time.

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His Fitness Fix Jim Fiedler, 73 Jim Fiedler is retired, but his daily routine is far from the retired lifestyle. He’s responsible for maintaining his farm, which sits on a plot of land in Rome, Indiana. Among many tasks, growing a garden and caring for nine cows and twenty chickens occupies much of Jim’s time.

Where He Exercises

Before his daughter was born, Jim loved running. He had seven marathons under his belt, and then he hurt his knee. The injury pushed running to the side. Years later, Jim’s 14-year-old son was climbing to the tops of trees. Worried for his son’s safety, Jim set out to accomplish two tasks at once: locate a safe place for his son to and find an alternative form of exercise to running for himself. “I wanted to get him out of the trees and into a gym.” The pair found Climb Nulu, and Jim still spends time navigating the various courses on the rocks.

Do You Exercise Alone Or With A Group?

“Now I mostly workout alone, but originally it was with my son.”

Favorite Workout?

Working on the farm is a form of meditation for Jim. There’s a rhythmic quality to moving around equipment, pulling weeds, cutting logs. “Repairing, repairing, repairing,” says Jim. “It’s active and meditative.” But being able to climb one of the routes at Climb Nulu has been a rewarding experience for him. “I climb two to three times a week. I can do pull-ups now, and I am stronger than I have ever been.”

How He Stays Motivated

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LET THEM BUILD FORTS! Help Your Grandkids with Creative Play only made fun of it, he tore it apart. I had already begun to have some selfhen I was 8 years old I doubts about my progress, but this loss decided it would be fun to sent me into wails of despair. live in a travel trailer. Our family And here’s the important part for parents: My mom hadn’t known didn’t happen to have one, so I about my project. All she saw was set about building one for a little heap of wood. She didn’t myself. I dreamed about See page 46 realize my creative dreams had for helpful parking it on the back just gone up in smoke and she tips for of our property and livfostering your told me to stop making such grandchild's ing there, wild and free. a fuss. creativity. I was heartbroken. I was a logical child, so What’s the lesson here? Ellen I started at the beginning. A Galinsky’s book, Mind in the Making, trailer stood on wheels — I’d have to talks about encouraging children to make those first. I found an old saw take on challenges. It’s an essential life and some plywood and began trying skill. She encourages parents to supto saw in a circle. It wasn’t easy, but port their children when they want to I hacked out some circle-like things build a lemonade stand, build a fort and moved on. Next I’d need the on the back forty, or run in a 5K race floor of the trailer. I found some to raise money for a good cause. two-by-fours and nails and with a Why? Because whenever a child hammer pounded them together in is willing to step out and try some90-degree angles. So far, so good. thing, our role as grandparents is to Then something unimaginable hapcheer them on. Children don’t always pened. My nasty older cousin came for have the words to express the reasons a visit and found my project. He not BY JAN PIERCE

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they want to try something big. They just know the dream is there and they want to give it a go. Another reason to encourage creative outdoor play is that the planning and the execution of any project is worthwhile in itself. Consider building a fort. The child has to first envision the completed project, gather materials, work and problemsolve along the way, and finally either succeed, partially succeed, or fail to complete the project. Sounds a lot like adult work, doesn’t it? In the famous children’s book The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner, the four siblings are always depicted as independent thinkers, able to take care of themselves. They work to earn money for food, they cooperate in all the tasks necessary to create a home away from home, and they make important decisions based on sound reasoning. Kids love the prospect of that kind of freedom to succeed. PAGE 46>>

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Next time your grandkids want to “build a fort” or embark on any other creative project, here are some ways to support their efforts: • Speak encouraging words. Whether the project seems doable or not, the effort will be worth your encouragement. Any positive, encouraging words you offer will make a huge difference to your child’s willingness to try. • Provide materials. Whether done indoors or outdoors, there are ways you can encourage creative projects by merely allowing access to “stuff.” Are your grandchildren free to use art supplies, blankets, pillows, and toys to build a structure? Are they released to use found objects, scrap wood, and simple tools to create their projects? • Allow time and space to do the work without over-managing. While kids sometimes respond well to suggestions from adults, these creative projects should usually be done on their own. They have a plan in mind.

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Children are often satisfied with a finished product that looks nothing like the house or barn or spacecraft we might envision. Remember the pretending is a big part of the fun. • Expect some messes. Yes, creative play can be messy. There may be rubble to clean up, household items to put away, spilled paints or marks on the floor. There may be a few scrapes and bruises in the midst of creative outdoor projects. As long as there are no major safety issues, the process is worth the cost. • Praise the finished project or the lessons learned along the way. My four little wheel-like pieces and the two-by-fours nailed together as the beginning of my floor didn’t look like much of anything. But they meant the world to me. All my dreams and creative efforts had been invested in them. I would have

been thrilled to hear, “Wow, you put a lot of work into that. Tell me about it.” • Failure is an option (and not the end of the creative process). Yes, a failed project is a great learning opportunity. And kids need to learn the important lesson that nothing is gained without the willingness to make mistakes. This might be a great time to read a book about inventors or great thinkers and examine all the “failures” they had on the way to success. Hands-on creative play is worth its weight in gold. It is also hard to find in these days of computer games and screens. So keep your ears open for the creative ideas your grandchildren mention. And whatever you do, encourage their plans to take on a challenge. Find Jan Pierce at janpierce.net.

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TECH TALK

BY MEGAN M. SECKMAN

Stream With Ease

lthough it may feel like it, your TV is not smarter than you. Between terms like 4K and HDR and wading through the endless streaming services offered such as Netflix, Hulu, Crackle, and Vevo, preparing to relax and watch some good old TV may feel like studying for an anatomy final. Here is a quick guide to help you navigate the land of streaming devices. First, let’s define the terms: • 4K: Known as Ultra High Definition (UHD-1). TVs with this resolution have 3840 x 2160 pixels and twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080 HD TV. • HDR: Known as High Dynamic Range. Most new TVs offer this feature with greater contrast ratio and color accuracy. Many reviewers claim the color palette of the TV is more important than the pixel resolution as the HDR makes for a more realistic picture.

From your TV:

Your best option here, according to many reviewers, is through a streaming device such as Roku Premier. Many TVs come equipped with smart features but have limited options for streaming services. If you want more variety, ease, and compatibility to your 4K HDR TV, then this product beats out the competition. Price: $100 A menu of all of your available streaming services will appear. You can turn the TV on with the remote and search for programs in seconds, and it offers features such as night sound, which allows you to stream media quietly.

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From your iPad:

If you prefer to watch on the go, you should stream from your iPad. To stream media through your iPad, you will need an app. According to Lifewire (lifewire.com), here are the top three apps for streaming from your handy, transportable device. iPad Price: app fee (app fee ranges from free to $7.99/mo) Crackle (free) — You’ll like this one due to the price, but the content is also competitive. Owned by Sony Pictures, Crackle has many original programs that are gaining attention. Netflix ($7.99 per month for streaming option) — You’ll love this one for the content. With a wide variety of film, documentary, and award-winning original series, Netflix is at the top of the market for quality and originality of programming. Amazon Video ($99 per year) With an Amazon Prime membership, you receive the streaming service with plenty of content options as well as a music streaming service.

From your gaming device: If you like to play a few games in between your American Crime

episodes, then try a smart TV. The quality and variety of your games won’t be as spectacular as with an Xbox or Playstation, but you will have the best of both worlds. Apple TV ($149) — The touchscreen remote allows you to navigate your shows and play games with one device. The game selection is limited, but great for the casual user. Amazon Fire TV ($139) — Your Amazon Prime subscription provides Amazon video and music streaming, photo and video storage, and 800 games. The remote works as an advanced controller, more like that of the Xbox, and offers voice commands. NVIDIA Shield TV ($199) — This is the closest product to a true gaming device, according to Consumer Reports. It runs Android TV with access to the Google Play Store and can run services like Netflix. But the biggest draw is access to NVIDIA exclusive ($7.99/month), which connects users to a plethora of top games in 1080p. Great service for those that already game through their PC — they can be connected.

TECH TALK

BY MEGAN M. SECKMAN

New Ways to Play Music

hrough each decade and stage of your life, I’m sure there is a song that could define you. You’ve listened to “your song” live, on scratchy records, cassette tapes, CDs, and mp3s; you’ve streamed it, and listened on radios, both stationary and satellite. While your tastes may have changed through the years, chances are they haven’t changed as much as the way we listen. Services such as Spotify and Apple Music have dominated the market as of late, with more than 60 million current subscribers on the two platforms. The latest trend, however, in the way we stream these services is through the use of a virtual assistant. From Siri to Alexa, these computerized companions, present in all new phones and computers, are helping (or complicating) the way we play the music of our lives. Here’s a brief guide to bring you up-todate, but through my research, most tech critics are hesitant to purchase these new platforms. It seems the industry is moving faster than its

capability, so the staying power of these devices might be as fleeting as disco. Keep watch on these devices as they work out the kinks. A sure winner will soon emerge, but it seems the top three giants — Google, Amazon, and Apple — are racing to dominate this new industry.

Alexa

Compatible with: Amazon Echo ($179) Alexa is charming like Siri and at the top of the home entertainment virtual assistant world right now. Alexa is targeting a simple at-home music streaming experience using the service Amazon Music Unlimited (created to compete with Spotify). The streaming service offers music exclusives and a large library, and the Echo is a streamlined device with powerful speakers. If you are interested in home play, this might be the way to go for now, but Google Assistant is not far behind. Amazon music is expected to expand, but the limitations of this device would be in the streaming service itself that does not feature Spotify’s Discover Weekly feature and isn’t as expansive as Spotify. The market is definitely at-home users, so if you love to stream in the car, Alexa is not your gal.

Google Assistant

Compatible with: Google Home ($129), Android, and all things Google. This platform has less personality than the witty

Siri, but more functionality. Due to its connection with Google’s search engine and management of all your Google stuff (drive, calendar, gmail…) this platform has the most potential to provide valuable information, whether that’s suggesting where to eat sushi, accessing your appointments, or providing quick answers to obscure questions. The Google Assistant will stream your music from Google Play, which does a nice job of creating radio stations once it establishes your musical style, as well as connecting with Youtube. The Google Assistant works best using the home device, Google Home, but many vehicles, such as Hyundai, are now coming equipped with Google Assistant. Many critics argue that the product isn’t as easy to use as Siri, which is already embedded in your iOS, but has more potential.

Siri

Compatible with: Apple products ($ varies) Siri can tell a joke and be accessed from anywhere if you are surrounded with Apple stuff. All you need to do is say “Hello, Siri” and she turns on and is ready to help. As far as music streaming, Siri works well to connect with outside apps like Spotify, but you need an Apple product to play it on. Therefore, you will need an Apple TV, an iPad, or other Apple product to blast your tunes, and with the absence of a speaker device like the Amazon Echo, you may come up short. In the car, however, Siri is an excellent hands-free assistant to use in order to play your music. If you already have a library on your Apple account or stored on your phone, you can easily connect it through your car’s system by simply asking Siri to play your favorite Rolling Stones album. Winter 2017/2018 | todaystransitionsnow.com

BY BOB MUELLER

Time to Grow Up

know a lot of people my age who say, “I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up.” And I always want to say to them, “Well, the first thing to do is to actually grow up!” The first step on the spiritual journey is to mature out of victim consciousness. It is to assume full responsibility for your experience in life and stop blaming others. Growing up means taking the helm and using your power. The second step is to realize that the way you use your power matters to others. It contributes to the quality of life on the planet. The thoughts you think don’t just affect your life. They affect us all. Your actions provide an example to others. Like a stone dropped in a still pond, they send ripples out affecting everyone in their path. The way you live your life matters. It leaves an impression on the planet and affects every soul born after you. Sometimes that’s hard for people to accept because it brings with it so much responsibility. That’s why there are always more walking wounded in the world than the consciously creative. We’d like to pretend that what we think doesn’t matter and the choices we make don’t affect others. But you can only pretend

for a short while. You can’t keep your head in the sand forever. Eventually you’re going to have to be what God created you to be, and stop pretending you’re little and powerless. Eventually you’ll have to set your fear aside and face your destiny. And quite frankly, that scares the hell out of us. We’re afraid of our power and potential. We’re not afraid of failure. We’re afraid of success. We’re not afraid to live an ordinary life. We fear the extraordinary life, the life of greatness. There’s something you’re supposed to be doing here.

There’s a purpose to your life. And it’s not necessarily a career or a job. It’s a calling. It’s what your heart knows is yours to do. And here’s a clue. It may be what you keep wishing someone else would do. Pursuing what you are called to do may or may not make you popular. That’s why it’s important to not mistake your soul’s assignment for an ego agenda. It has nothing to do with becoming rich or famous. Fame or fortune may follow, but it must never be your goal. Never underestimate the

Bob Mueller is vice president of development at Hosparus Health. You can find more of his essays at bobmueller.org.

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value of one person who has learned to live well. One person who knows how to love and can accept love in return can change the world. One parent who can love their children unconditionally affects many generations to come. One person who buoyed themselves above the depths of low self-esteem to full acceptance and self-love provides a positive example to many. If you can be that one person who lives without conflict in your mind and finds love in your heart, you are of enormous value to the world. Like a single drop of clear, fresh water dropped in a muddy glass, you are making a difference. At first glance, your contribution may not be noticeable, but over time the mud will sink to the bottom and the water will be clear to drink. Ultimately, nothing will bring you peace but expressing fully who you are. Until that day, you are living only half a life. You’re a shell of a body walking around with an enormous amount of unrealized potential, untapped and unused. Isn’t it time you started to explore the depths of your being? Aren’t you getting tired of living small and accepting less? You have been set free on a journey of discovery. Now that you have awakened to your power, it’s time to take the next step. It’s time to find and fulfill your soul’s assignment.

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BY TIFFANY WHITE PHOTOS MELISSA DONALD

Today’s Transitions is recognizing local services and communities whose innovative ideas are improving the quality of life for seniors and caregivers. Read about the significant contributions our Innovation Award winners are making — and new innovations they are planning.

Innovative Healthcare Services Award WINNER: Belmont Village Innovation: Circle of Friends, focusing on mental fitness and physical activity for seven days a week for those with dementia 4600 Bowling Blvd. | Louisville, KY 40207 Belmontvillage.com Type: Alzheimer’s Care | Size: 110 residents

Circle of Friends is a program developed at Belmont Village Senior Living to help reduce apathy in people with mild to moderate dementia. Beverly Sanborn, LCSW, MSW gerontologist and vice president of program development at Belmont Village Senior Living, says the program builds cognitive reserve, which appears to delay symptoms. “You have extra capacity available in your brain. This is called cognitive reserve. If you develop the extra capacity, according to researchers, you could lose brain cells, but your brain could still function longer,” she says. The benefit, Sanborn says, is residents become more engaged with their peers and feel valued. “The program breathes life back into the residents,” Sanborn says. Belmont Village Senior Living hopes to incorporate dance and music into the program in the future. Sanborn also says she would like for their Circle of Friends model to be replicated in other facilities.

(L-R) Dr. Robert Marin, Melissa Weidman (memory program coordinator at Belmont Village), Jeanette Alexander, Odette Holcomb, and Volindah Costabell.

Innovative Therapeutic/Mobility Services Award WINNER: Frazier Rehab Institute Innovation: MoRe combines physical, occupational and speech therapy with intensive cognitive behavioral therapy in one intensive week. 220 Abraham Flexner Drive | Louisville, KY 40202 kentuckyonehealth.org/frazier-rehab-institute Type: Rehabilitation | Size: 1,769 (inpatients); 9,529 (outpatients)

“The innovation is that we are able to systematically align all of these rehabilitation services and provide a heavy dose over a brief period of time, which lends itself to a successful outcome for most of our patients,” says Abbey Roach, Ph.D., director of psychology and neuropsychology at Frazier Rehab Institute. One of the biggest advantages, Roach says, is patients with functional movement disorders receive four hours of therapy each day, which is significantly more than what long-term care communities offer. The intensity of the program has been life-changing for patients who’ve either had to quit their job or limit their daily tasks. “We have had wheelchair bound (patients) who have been able to ambulate and walk distances of many ranges before they left the hospital within a one-week period,” Roach says. Frazier hopes to increase the capacity of their program and collaborate with community providers.

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Dr. LaFaver assistant professor of neurology at the UofL School of Medicine and the director of the UofL Physicians Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic follows up with patients who complete the MoRe program.

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Innovative Support Services Award WINNERS: Masonic Homes of Kentucky and Senior Care Experts Innovation: Meals Program to Homebound Masonic Homes | 3701 Frankfort Ave. | Louisville, KY 40207 masonichomesky.com Senior Care Experts | 145 Thierman Ln. | Louisville, KY 40207 Srcareexperts.org Type: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, aging-in-place; Senior Care Experts, support services | Size: 130-150 meals per day

Masonic Homes of Kentucky is working with Senior Care Experts to support its home-delivered meals program for homebound seniors. Prior to their partnership, Senior Care Experts, an organization providing support services to seniors, had been using various food providers for the service, which limited meal options. But partnering with Masonic Homes has broadened its reach. “We are able to accommodate such a large capacity in the kitchen on our Louisville campus, and we are already designing meals specific to residents in the aging population. By Senior Care Experts bringing it into one location, we are able to offer more meal selections,” says Nicole Candler, senior vice president of communications and marketing at Masonic Homes of Kentucky. People can call Senior Care Experts to request meals. All meals are customized based on dietary restrictions and allergies. Masonic Homes has plans of expanding its meals program to Shelbyville and Frankfort.

(L-R) Linda Wagner, dining services director for Masonic Homes of Kentucky with Danielle Herriford of Senior Care Experts and Courtney Dale who works in hospitality at Masonic Homes of Kentucky.

Innovative Structural Design Award WINNER: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Jeffersontown Innovation: Occupational Therapy Mimics Home 3500 Good Samaritan Way | Jeffersontown, KY 40299 good-sam.com Type: Nursing/Rehab Size: 76 residents (skilled care); 22 (post-acute rehab)

Good Samaritan Society gives rehab patients a safe environment for easing themselves back into their daily tasks. Its post-acute center provides an entire living area designed to help patients regain the independence they need before returning home. The center’s therapy gym has multiple outdoor walking surfaces for learning to adjust to walking on brick, gravel, grass, and sloped areas. Good Samaritan has an indoor garage for rehab patients. “They can bring their own vehicle from home so they can learn to get in and out of their vehicle post surgery,” says Bill Shoulta, director of community relations at Good Samaritan Society — Jeffersontown. Instead of staying in their room, patients can prepare meals in the fully operational kitchen. “They can get their own snacks. So it’s not like they have to push a button to get waited on. The whole concept is to help them develop a sense of self sufficiency,” Shoulta says.

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Jayme Cooper (left), therapy manager at Good Samaritan Society helps patients readjust to doing common tasks in and outside of their home.

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Updates & Happenings | news you can use + events not to miss |

BY ANNA PATTERSON & GIOIA PATTON

Easy Living Plan Bee Handyman Service has a heart for the senior community. Their new “Bee Safe” services help ease the aging process through home modification. By making minor changes to one’s home — adding extra handrails, installing brighter lighting and stoops, changing out door knobs for levers, placing grab bars in bathrooms — people can prevent injury, rather than waiting until after an accident occurs. Consultations are offered to assess the needs of each individual. “We are concerned about keeping people in their homes, where they’re happy,” says Lisa Hofmann, owner of Plan Bee. Seasonally, Plan Bee also offers their “Bee Festive” service, which helps those with limited mobility decorate their homes for the holiday. Specially trained staff aid seniors in unpacking decor, carrying heavier objects, placing items in hard-to-reach areas, and making their living arrangements festive. For more information, visit planbeehs.com.

Be Someone's Gift

Since the program began in 2003, 1.2 million gifts have been provided to 700,000 seniors.

This holiday season, let a senior know someone is thinking of them. Now in its 15th year, Home Instead Senior Care’s outreach program, Be a Santa to a Senior, provides gifts to seniors in need throughout the Louisville community. Home Instead works with local agencies to gather the names and needs of isolated seniors. Their information is placed on tree ornaments, which are ready then for pick up at the Fern Creek Walmart. The gifts are wrapped by Home Instead volunteers and distributed to the seniors before Christmas. For volunteer information, visit beasantatoasenior.com. 56 todaystransitionsnow.com | Winter 2017/2018

Richard Marx

> IUS Ogle Center As a performer, songwriter, and producer, Richard Marx’s nearly three-decade-long career has had innumerable highlights, starting with his self-titled debut album, which went to #8 and spawned four Top 5 singles, including the chart-topping Hold on to the Nights, with Don’t Mean Nothing earning him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. The Chicago native’s follow-up, 1989’s Repeat Offender, was even more successful, hitting #1 and going quadruple-platinum with two #1 singles in Satisfied and Right Here Waiting. Marx ultimately achieved a seven-year string of triumphs that rivaled any in pop-rock music history, and to this day, he is the only male artist in history to have his first seven singles reach the Top 5 on the Billboard charts. He also holds the honor of being one of a handful of artists who have had a number one hit in each of the past four decades. WHEN: January 24 @ 7:30pm WHERE: Ogle Center’s Stem Concert

Hall, Indiana University Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany, Indiana TICKETS: $45 in advance/$50 at the door CONTACT: 812.941.2525 or oglecenter.com/tickets/index.php

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Updates & Happenings | news you can use + events not to miss |

BY ANNA PATTERSON & GIOIA PATTON

Just be HELD Nazareth Home-Clifton and Hosparus Health have recently launched a new nurse practitioner consult program known as HELD: Helping Empower Life’s Decisions. The program’s goal is to improve the care and quality of life for seriously ill senior residents. A HELD consult is designed to explore and establish the resident’s goals for care, improve care coordination and collaboration, provide expert symptom management, assist with advance care planning, and provide patient and family education. The program is offered exclusively at Nazareth Home’s Clifton location, with Hosparus Health nurse practitioners conducting consultations. For more information about HELD or Hosparus Health’s advanced illness care services, contact Denise M. Gloede RN, MSN, CHPN, Executive Director of Palliative Care, at 502.719.8924.

The Barber of Seville

“This new consult program brings the hospice philosophy of interdisciplinary, holistic, and patient-centered care to patients living with the burden of chronic illness and can be provided at any stage of a serious illness,” says Lori Earnshaw M.D., Hosparus Health Medical Director. “Our goal is to help more residents sooner, easing their suffering and making the most of their golden years at Nazareth Home.”

> Kentucky Opera

Have You Seen this Place?

Determined to win the heart of the beautiful and feisty Rosina, Count Almaviva enlists the help of Figaro, the intrepid barber of Seville, to steal her away from her curmudgeonly guardian who wants to marry her himself! The clever barber instigates a barrage of merry misunderstandings, dubious disguises, and double-crossings galore to ensure that true love triumphs after all.

The Thrive Center, a technology innovation and educational center located in the NuLu district at 204 E. Market St., has everything you need for aging into comfort. The center has partnered with Samsung and other technology businesses to provide products that are improving the quality of life for older adults. The 7,500-square-foot space offers multiple stations, including VR Interactive, a type of virtual technology that takes you through a serene environmental scene. The technology can be used for calming anxiety before or after surgery. You can view short televised segments featuring stories from local seniors about what they’re doing to stay healthy. Or test out their Samsung Smart Home equipped with a stove that prevents you from burning yourself and motion sensors which allow family members to track your movements. “It’s innovation with a purpose,” says Sheri Rose, executive director. 58 todaystransitionsnow.com | Winter 2017/2018

Even if you haven’t seen it live, you already know its famous music from cartoons and contemporary culture — ‘Figaro! Figaro! Figaro!’ This experience is what composer Giuseppe Verdi labeled "The world's greatest comic opera.”

*Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Louisville Orchestra will accompany the performance. Last performed at Kentucky Opera during the 2005/2006 season. WHEN: February 16 @ 8pm & February 18 @ 2pm WHERE: The Brown Theatre, 315 West Broadway TICKETS: $20-$95 CONTACT: Kentucky Center box office walk up or drive thru, 502.584.7777 or kentuckycenter.org/presents

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A Dish to Make and Take BY PAIGE RHODES

ave yourself a ton of trouble by prepping and cooking foods such as vegetables, desserts, and baked goods ahead of time. This recipe can be started even a couple of days in advance, or you can make it and eat on it all week.

TIP: Buy pre-shredded Brussels sprouts in a bag to make the dish even easier.

Brussels Sprout Salad With Pomegranates and Candied Pecans 1 pound Brussels sprouts, cleaned and shredded 1 cup pomegranate arils 2/3 cup chopped candied pecans 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese

Pomegranate-Orange Vinaigrette 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp pomegranate or apple cider vinegar pinch of salt and pepper Toss all of the salad ingredients together in a large bowl until combined. Whisk all of the vinaigrette ingredients together until combined. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and serve immediately. If making ahead of time, combine only the Brussels sprouts and vinaigrette, and top with cheese, pecans, and pomegranate right before serving.

Brussels Sprout Salad With Pomegranates and Candied Pecans can be made in advance.

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Making Decisions for Your End-of-Life Documents BY LUCY M. PRITCHETT

t’s one thing to read an article about getting your end-of-life papers together and quite another to actually think through that process and make decisions as to whom you will give power of attorney and name as your executor and health care surrogate.

one who also knew me well — and could help if need be. I then named my attorney as a third alternate as executor of the estate. I called on another long-time younger friend to serve as alternate health care surrogate. She doesn’t live locally, but is a registered nurse and has a hatload of academic initials after her name. She is someone with a medical background that William can confer with should the If, like me, you are single with no children and have case arise. no family close by, making those decisions can seem I worked closely with my attorney to make sure that overwhelming. And likely to be put off. Let me offer my my wishes were clear and stated in a direct manner. own experience in finalizing my documents. No room for misinterpretation. I even have it writYou might immediately think of naming a peer as ten that if I am confined to a executor of your estate, but a hospital or nursing home I don’t better choice would be somewant a television blaring in my "EVEN IF DEATH WERE TO one younger — and who lives room — ever. FALL UPON YOU TODAY near me. I chose a friend — I’ll Each person involved has copLIKE LIGHTNING, YOU MUST call him William — who I have ies of all my documents — the BE READY TO DIE WITHOUT known for 15 years. I am also originals are safely tucked away friends with his family and trust SADNESS AND REGRET, — and we have gone over them him implicitly. WITHOUT ANY RESIDUE OF together so that any questions As executor, he will make sure CLINGING FOR WHAT IS LEFT or concerns that they might that the instructions laid out in BEHIND. REMAINING IN THE have had have been addressed. I my last will and testament are RECOGNITION OF THE ABhave also provided each with the carried out. As my health care SOLUTE VIEW, YOU SHOULD contact information of the other surrogate and power of attorney, LEAVE THIS LIFE LIKE AN persons named, my attorney and he will make sure that health, EAGLE SOARING UP INTO financial advisor, and bank and well-being, and financial wishes investment account information. THE BLUE SKY." that I have decided upon are folSomething else to think about: —Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche lowed. if you are planning to leave all or I didn’t want those tasks to fall part of your estate to a charitable to someone who was not living in organization, be sure to contact the area, as trying to take care of any of those details long that institution to see if you can specify exactly how you distance would be a daunting task. I wanted someone want your bequest to be used. For example, if leaving hands-on who could evaluate my medical condition (if money to the Community Foundation of Louisville you it comes to that) and could arrange for in-home care if at can designate where you want that money used: art orgaall possible. nizations, scholarships, women’s groups, etc. I named an alternate executor (also younger and local) I am grateful that I have faithful friends who are willfor my estate and power of attorney who is also a longing to be there for me at what I hope will be My Happy time friend. I wanted William to have a backup — someEnding...and beyond. 62 todaystransitionsnow.com | Winter 2017/2018

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How to Use These Directories CONTENTS

These directories are organized first by this location chart. On the following pages, you’ll find descriptive listings of local facilities in each of the eight categories listed under Contents at right. Larger enhanced listings are listed first and are paid for by the facility. Regular listings follow.

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

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of services for people who have an extended physical illness, extended disability, or cognitive impairment. VA – Veterans Administration; provides financial assistance to retired veterans needing medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care. Hospice – a facility or service that provides supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families.

Private – consumer pays out-of-pocket. Private Ins. – could include Medicare supplements or HMOs/health insurance. KIPDA – Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency, which offers subsidies and Medicaid waivers. LTCi – long-term care insurance; helps cover the cost

Facilities by Location Use this chart and the map at left to quickly view facilities by location. Facilities are organized by zone letters and colors that coordinate with the map.

Christian Care Communities (Chapel House, Christian Health Center, Friendship House) Treyton Oak Towers The Altenheim HCM Adult Day Center Nazareth Home Twinbrook Assisted Living Apartments Nazareth Home – Clifton Sacred Heart Village Apartments I & II ElderClub Sacred Heart Village Apartments III Landmark of Louisville (Formerly Parkway)

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Adult Day Care Directory

Day program for adults who need to be monitored for safety reasons and/or need nursing care, treatments, incontinence care, and other health services. There are medical Adult Day Care facilities which must be licensed. Adult Day Care facilities that are social cannot provide nursing care. Some offer pickup and delivery services within a radius.

Christian Care Communities

ElderClub

Type: medical Hours open: M-F 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost per day: $60 Transportation available: yes Showers available: yes Therapy offered: Physical, occupational, speech, special arrangement Special services: Personal care, nurse on duty, medication administration, enrichment activities tailored to fit the individual’s needs, based on the internationally known “Best Friends” approach to care. Meals, home-like setting, safety. Owner: Christian Care Communities, Inc. (since 1884) Payment Accepted: private, Medicaid waiver, VA

Type: medical Hours open: M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost per day: $60 Transportation available: $10 each way Showers available: yes Therapy offered: Special arrangement Special services: Medically supervised by professional staff. Each day filled with a variety of activities specially designed to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of elderly who are frail, disabled or experiencing memory loss. Owner: ElderServe, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, Medicaid waiver, VA

1015 W Magazine Street, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 815-6465 • ChristianCareCommunities.org

HCM Adult Day Center

936 Barret Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 459-4887 • hcmlouisville.org/adultday

631 S. 28th Street, Louisville, KY 40211 (502) 776-3066 • elderserveinc.org

Heartsong Memory Care Adult Day Health Center

Type: Medical Hours open: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost per day: $66 Transportation available: no Showers available: no Therapy offered: Physical, occupational & speech by special arrangement Special services: Specializing in memory care, disability & families in need of respite. Geriatric psychiatric nurse on duty, medication administration. Experienced & caring staff. Daily exercise, stimulating activities for both mind & body. Lunch & snacks. Owner: Highlands Community Ministries Payment Accepted: Private, Medicaid, LTCi, VA

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

Type: medical Hours open: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost per day: $60-$125 Transportation available: yes Showers available: yes Therapy offered: PT, OT, ST by arrangement Special services: Activities to promote cognitive, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. Secure indoor and outdoor space to move about freely. Assessments, medication administration, and health care by licensed nurses. Owner: Heartsong Memory Care LLC Payment Accepted: private, Medicaid Waiver, VA Contract

Active Day of Louisville - Hikes Point 3403 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 896-1444 • Cost per day: $66

Active Day of Watterson Park 1920 Goldsmith Lane, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 366-5777 • Cost per full day: $70 or half day: $47

Alternative Adult Day Health Care Center 147 Wilma Ave, Louisville, KY 40229 (502) 955-1750 • Cost per day: $50 (varies)

CountrySide Meadows 640 Jericho Road,LaGrange, KY 40031 (502) 225-6810 • Cost per day: $75

Exceptional Teens & Adults P.O. Box 1051, Louisville, KY 40201 (502) 290-1585 • Cost per day: $50-$80

Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries Adult Day 9300 Beulah Church Road Louisville, KY 40291 (502) 762-9612 • Cost per day: $60

The Gathering Club 4940 Hazelwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40214 (502) 365-2586 • Cost per day: $67

Ideal Care, Inc. Day Party 1702 Gardiner Ln Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 456-0811 • Cost per day: $75

JFK ElderCare 1610 Blackiston View Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 258-0818 • Cost per day: $65-$85

Just Family Adult Day Center 127 Lees Valley Rd, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 (502) 543-1265 • Cost per day: $61.60

Peggy's Place Adult Life Center 1730 Audubon Drive, Ste 100, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 590-2857 • Cost per day: $75

Providence 4915 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-5350 • Cost per day: $53-$134

RiverSide Meadows 308 E. Chestnut Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 913-0333 • Cost per day: $55

South Louisville Community Ministries Adult Day Center 4100 Southern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40214 (502) 368-7989 • Cost per day: $50

Southwest YMCA Adult Day Health Center 2800 Fordhaven Rd, Louisville, KY 40214 (502) 632-5306 • Cost per day: $62

YMCA Adult Day Health Center 2800 Fordhaven Rd, Louisville, KY 40214 (502) 933-9622 • Cost per day: $60

“It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old, they grow old because they stop pursuing dreams.” — Gabriel García Márquez

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Aging in Place Communities Directory An Aging-in-Place community offers several levels of care on one campus. A resident could move into a retirement facility or assisted living facility, then utilize higher levels of nursing care when needed through personal care or nursing/rehab care. A resident’s room might change, but not his or her address.

Christian Care Communities

The Forum at Brookside

Levels of care: Alzheimer's unit, assisted living, nursing/rehab, personal care, retirement Capacity: Alzheimer's-92, assisted-103, nursing/rehab-100, senior living-283 Special services: Old Louisville's lovely campus where older adults add services as their needs change. Chaplains, activity directors, 24-hour security, dining room, group outings, beauty shop, rehab services on site. Call for tour. Owner: Christian Care Communities, Inc. (since 1884)

Levels of care: retirement, personal care, nursing facility Capacity: retirement-240, personal care-24, nursing facility-60 Special services: A beautiful gated community, 24-hr security, chef prepared meals, flexible dining plan, indoor heated pool, new exercise room, recreational activities, pet friendly, a great staff and management team, gorgeous patio homes and apartment, continuum of care. Owner: Five Star Senior Living, Inc.

960 S Fourth St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 585-5656 • christiancarecommunities.org

Masonic Homes of Kentucky — Louisville Campus

3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 259-9627 • masonichomesky.com

Levels of care: Independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, memory care Capacity: independent living-269 apts/12 patio homes; personal care-84; skilled nursing-136; memory care-56 Special services: Short-stay and outpatient rehab available for all levels of care. On-site dialysis clinic. Region’s only Life Care and Life Plan programs provide discounts on health care services to entry fee residents. Owner: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc.

Miralea and Meadow Active Lifestyle Community

3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-8727 • masonichomeslifestyle.com

Capacity: 242 apts Special services: Meadow coming in 2018. Upscale apartments with amenities including restaurant-style dining, concierge service, fitness and aquatic center, art studio and gallery, movie theater, spa, underground parking and more. Includes Life Care and a full continuum of care on campus, including assisted living, personal care, memory care and skilled nursing when you need it. 24/7 security. Owner: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc.

200 Brookside Dr, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 245-3048 • theforumatbrookside.com

Masonic Home of Shelbyville

711 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 633-3486 • masonichomesky.com

Levels of care: assisted living, personal care, nursing facility Capacity: assisted living-21 apts., personal care-27, nursing facility-108 Special services: Award-winning staff provides nursing care, short stay and outpatient rehab, activities, dining and transportation. Easy access from I-64 on U.S. 60. Owner: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc.

Nazareth Home

2000 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 459-9681 • nazhome.org

Levels of care: Alzheimer’s, nursing/rehab, personal care Capacity: Alzheimer’s-48, nursing/rehab-118, personal-50 Special services: Nazareth Home is designed to offer rehab and restorative therapy, specialized in dementia care, personal care services and winning therapeutic recreation and exercise program. Mass celebrated on-site. Owner: Sisters of Charity of Nazareth

Nazareth Home – Clifton

Springhurst Pines

Levels of care: Alzheimer’s, nursing/rehab, personal care, independent Capacity: nursing/rehab-108, personal care-31, independent-16 Special services: Award-winning staff provides nursing care, short stay and outpatient rehab, activities, dining and transportation. Easy access from I-64 on U.S. 60. Therapeutic recreation and exercise programs. Mass celebrated on-site. Owner: Nazareth Home, Inc.

Levels of care: retirement, personal care, health and rehab center Capacity: patio homes-58 units, personal care-79 apts., nursing beds-90 Special services: Springhurst Pines has 3 distinctive senior communities, one great campus: Cornell Trace for independent living, Parr’s at Springhurst for personal care needs and Springhurst Health and Rehab for skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Owner: Baptist Homes, Inc.

2120 Payne Street, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 895-9425 • sacredheartlou.org

Treyton Oak Towers

211 W Oak St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 589-3211 • treytonoaktowers.com

Levels of care: skilled, retirement, personal care Capacity: retirement-165, skilled-60, personal care-40 Special services: Celebrating over 33 years of gracious retirement living. An elegant yet affordable continuum of care community in Old Louisville. Spacious apartments, beautiful dining room, valet parking, spa services, onsite therapy, dentist, bank, and more. Access to the arts and medical community. Owner: Third & Oak Corporation

3101 N Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 412-3775 • springhurstpines.org

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Aging in Place Communities Directory continued from page 67 Eastern Star 923 Eastern Star Ct. Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 451-3535

Episcopal Church Home 7504 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 736-7800

Green Valley Care Center 3118 Green Valley Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-2341

Presbyterian Homes of Louisville 2120 & 2116 Buechel Bank Rd, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 499-9383

Providence — A Diversicare Community 4915 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-5221

Robert E. Lee, A Full Continuum of Care 201 E Elm St, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-9517

Wesley Manor Retirement Community 5012 E Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 969-3277

Westminster Village 2200 Greentree Blvd N, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 282-9691

Alzheimer’s Care Directory

Alzheimer’s care is provided at different levels, from assisted living to the skilled care of nursing/rehab. Some facilities accept Alzheimer’s patients into their general care, and others have separate units designed to meet the specific needs of patients with this disease.

The Aldersgate at Wesley Manor

The Altenheim

Number of beds: 27 Separate unit: yes Cost per month: $4390-5900 Special services: Personal Care, including full medication management, licensed nurse on site 24/7, rehab and physician services, geriatric psychiatrist, secure memory garden, daily activities, chapel, beauty salon, satellite TV package, long-tenured staff. Priority placement for short-term rehab and skilled nursing. No long-term contracts, entrance fees or deposits. See Nursing/ Rehab directory for advanced Alzheimer’s/dementia care. Owner: Methodist Retirement Homes of Kentucky Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Number of beds: 32 Separate unit: no Cost per day: private: $292, semiprivate: $216 Level of care: Nursing/rehab, independent living, personal care Special services: Small, non-profit senior health care community located in the Highlands offering a secure Alzheimer’s unit. Our above average staff to resident ratio provides our residents with the highest quality of care by our skilled team of experts. Part of a continuing care retirement community. Owner: The Altenheim Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

5012 E Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 969-3277 • WesMan.org

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

Barton House

Belmont Village Senior Living St. Matthews

Number of beds: 20 Separate unit: yes (freestanding) Cost per month: $5790 Level of care: Personal care Special services: Barton House, a secure home-like residence, is designed exclusively for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other related memory impairments. We provide a specialized program that enhances quality of life. Owner: Goodworks Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

Number of beds: 28 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $105 to $224 Level of care: Personal care Special services: Range of research-based, award winning programs for early to later stage memory loss. Programs identify interests and abilities, provide structured routine, and help maintain a sense of purpose. Memory care residents supported by specially trained staff in private, custom-designed area within the community. Owner: Belmont Village, L.P. Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

Episcopal Church Home Memory Care Center

Forest Hills Commons

6830 Overlook Dr, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 423-7177 • bartonlouisville.com

7504 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 736-7800 • echky.org

Number of beds: 52 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $235 Level of care: Personal care Special services: Using a small, home-like neighborhood living design and very caring professional staff, we enhance wellness and encourage socialization. Wide variety of activities, open to persons of all faith traditions. Owner: Episcopal Church Home Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

4600 Bowling Blvd, St. Matthews, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 721-7500 • belmontvillage.com

9107 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 499-5533 • ascseniorcare.com/location/forest-hills-commons/

Number of beds: 28 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: call for details Level of care: Personal care Special services: • Personalized support services by licensed nursing staff around the clock • Wide range of specialized social and recreational programs • Enclosed courtyard for outside activities and independence Owner: American Senior Communities Payment Accepted: private

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The Grand Senior Living

Heartsong Memory Care

Number of beds: 28 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $161-$226 Level of care: Personal care Special services: Housekeeping, laundry services, 24/7 staff trained in Dementia care, activity program, outdoor courtyard, menu items to delight a variety of taste, assistance with dining and medications, Signature Passion Program with family care services and support groups Owner: Management, Civitas Senior Living Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Number of beds: 36 Separate unit: yes Cost per month: $4750-$5050 Level of care: Personal care Special services: Private rooms w/private showers; companion rooms avail; secure courtyards; meals & snacks; therapies (PT/OT/ST) & physician visits on site; med mgmt & admin health services coordinated by licensed nurses 24 hours/day. Owner: Heartsong Memory Care, LLC Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA Aid & Attendance

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

Magnolia Springs Louisville Senior Living 8225 Whipps Mill Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 716-5160 • Louisville.Magnolia-Springs.net

Number of beds: 20 Separate unit: yes Cost per month: $5750-$6450 Level of care: Memory care Special services: Home-like setting w/ all private apts. Our specialized program, Heartfelt Connections, enhances the lives of our residents by providing a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for your loved one with dementia. See our display ad in this issue. Owner: Grandview Care Payment Accepted: LTCi, VA

Masonic Home of Louisville — Sally's Garden 3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-4907 • masonichomesky.com

Number of beds: 32 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $194-$235 Level of care: Personal care Special services: Residents find fulfilling lives in our memory care neighborhood with trained staff providing 24/7 support. Private rooms/baths, social activities/fitness programs, comfortable and secure environment. New Beginnings and Inspirations programs offer holistic and personalized life enrichment. Owner: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, Hospice, private ins.

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

Magnolia Springs East Louisville Senior Living

13600 LaGrange Rd, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 855-7500 • EastLouisville.Magnolia-Springs.net

Number of beds: 20 Separate unit: yes Cost per month: $5495-$6295 Level of care: Memory care Special services: Home-like setting w/all private apts. Our specialized program, Heartfelt Connections, enhances the lives of our residents by providing a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for your loved one with dementia. See our display ad in this issue. Owner: Grandview Care Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Masonic Home of Louisville — Sam Swope Care Center 3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-4907 • masonichomesky.com

Number of beds: 24 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $320-$360 Level of care: Nursing/rehab Special services: Advanced memory care household offers Snoezelen room, secured courtyard, residential kitchen, salon services and community and campus security and monitoring. New Beginnings and Inspirations programs offer holistic and personalized life enrichment. Owner: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. Payment Accepted: Medicare, private, LTCi, Hospice, private ins.

Nazareth Home

Symphony at Oaklawn

Number of beds: 48 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $278 Level of care: personal care, nursing/rehab Special services: A faith-filled senior neighborhood. Award-winning small neighborhood living design, very caring professional staff, gourmet dining, on-site religious services, secure green spaces, daily activities, beauty shop, rehab services. Open to persons of all faith traditions. Free tours. Owner: Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Payment Accepted: Private, LTCi, Medicare, Medicaid

Number of beds: 34 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $147-$233 Level of care: personal care Special services: Intimate secured memory care neighborhood with private apartments and bathrooms, beautiful landscaped courtyard, enclosed sun-room, and activities rooms. Nurses and caregivers 24 hours/day, medication management. Owner: Compass Pointe Healthcare Payment Accepted: LTCi, VA

2000 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 459-9681 • nazhome.org

100 Shelby Station Drive, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 632-5500 • symphonyofoaklawn.com

Symphony at Valley Farms

Thrive Memory Care at Beckley Creek

Number of beds: 34 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $129-$152 Level of care: assisted living Special services: Our Memory Care offers a unique program called In The Moment, this focuses on the individual person instead of pre-determined activities, this approach engages your loved one in the moment they are experiencing right now and provides a compassionate and meaningful interaction. Owner: Compass Pointe Healthcare Payment Accepted: LTCi, VA

Number of beds: 60 Separate unit: yes (freestanding) Cost per month: $5890 Level of care: Personal care Special services: Built with Purpose, staffed with Compassion because Memory Care is all we do. Licensed nursing staff available 24/7. 20 apartments each in 3 neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has its own dining room, living room, and engagement area. Transportation, Spa and salon services available. Our community opens to a secured outdoor park with covered walking area and beautifully landscaped walkways. Owner: Thrive Senior Living Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

10201 Valley Farms Blvd. Way, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 937-3028 • symphonyatvalleyfarms.com

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13700 English Villa Drive, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 337-3088 • thriveatbeckleycreek.com

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Alzheimer’s Care Directory continued from page 70 Atria Elizabethtown Senior Assisted Living 133 Heartland Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 360-8001 • Cost: short term-$150 per day; long term-$4,500/mo.

Atria (Springdale) 4501 Springdale Rd, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 412-0222 • Cost per day: $150-$200

Atria (Stony Brook) 3451 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 499-1393 • Cost per day: $205

Autumn Woods Health Campus 2911 Green Valley Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 941-9893 • Cost per day: $244-$279

Bashford East Health Care 3535 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 459-1400 • Cost per day: $142

Beehive Homes of Smyrna, Memory Care 8802 Smyrna Parkway, Louisville, KY 40228 (502) 966-6129 • Cost per month: $4500-5100

Brookdale Blankenbaker 903 Blankenbaker Parkway, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 244-4244 • Cost per day: $180-$195

Christian Care Communities-Christian Health Center 920 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 583-6533 • Cost per day: $239 or $256

CountrySide Meadows 640 Jericho Road, LaGrange, KY 40031 (502) 225-6810 • Cost per month: $3350-$4350

Eastern Star 923 Eastern Star Ct. Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 451-3535 • Cost per day: $114-$151

Elmcroft of Mount Washington 520 Woodlake Dr, Mt. Washington, KY 40047 (502) 251-4642 • Cost per day: $108-$149

Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 9600 Lamborne Blvd, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 935-7284 • Cost per day: $187

Exceptional Senior Living 6901 Carslaw Court Prospect, KY 40059 (502) 415-8663 • Cost per month: $5800

Genesis Regis Woods Homestead 4604 Lowe Rd, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 451-1401 • Cost per day: $275

Green Valley Care Center 3118 Green Valley Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-2341 • Cost per day: $252-$281

Hallmark House 10301 Coneflower Lane, Prospect, KY 40059 (502) 835-3242 • Cost per month: $4750-$5050

Hillcrest Centre for Health and Rehabilitation 203 Sparks Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 41130 (812) 283-7918 • Cost per day: $200

Ideal Care, Inc. 1702 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 456-0811 Cost per day: day care-$75; residential-$130-$180

Indian Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center 240 Beechmont Dr, Corydon, IN 47112 (812) 738-8127 • Cost per day: $155

Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation-Rolling Hills 3625 St. Joseph Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-0670 • Cost per day: $212

Louisville East Post-Acute 4200 Browns Ln, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 459-8900 • Cost per day: $253

Morning Pointe of Louisville 4711 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40291 (502) 873-3800 • Cost per day: $168

Park Louisville 10451 Linn Station Rd, Louisville, Ky 40223 (502) 423-8776 • Cost per day: $173

Providence — A Diversicare Community 4915 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-5221 • Cost per day: $196

Riverbend Independent & Assisted Living Community 2715 Charlestown Rd, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 280-0965 • Cost per month: $3500-$4500

Rivers Edge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 6301 Bass Rd, Louisville, KY 40059 (502) 228-8359 • Cost per day: priv. $208, semi priv. $202

Sellersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center 7823 Old State Rd 60, Sellersburg, IN 47172 (812) 246-4272 • Cost per day: $143-$155

Sunrise of Louisville 6700 Overlook Dr, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 425-0820 • Cost per day: $98

Traditions at Beaumont 10210 Long Home Road, Louisville, KY 40291 (502) 231-4522 • Cost per month: $4900-$5300

Villas of Guerin Woods 8037 Unruh Dr., Georgetown, IN 47122 (812) 951-1878 • Cost per day: priv $273

Westport Care Center 1101 Lyndon Ln, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 425-0331 • Cost per month: $7484

Assisted Living Directory Assisted living offers minimal assistance in care, such as providing meals, helping with baths, and offering reminders to take medications. While some residents drive, scheduled transportation may be provided. Daily activities are organized, and there is around-the-clock supervision. No health care is provided, and these facilities are not licensed, but certification is required.

Bee Hive Homes of Goshen

Bee Hive Homes of Grayson County

Number of units: 16 Cost per month: $3800-$4800 (all inclusive) Transportation available: No Special services: Assisted living with scenic views and easy access to primary roadways. Relax with compassionate caregivers and generous staffing. Enjoy fireplaces, a sunroom, gardens, and a chalet-style porch. Monthly rates and short-term stays. Owner: Eric and Catherine Sherrard Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Number of units: 16 Cost per month: $3500 (all inclusive) Transportation available: free scheduled transportation Special services: Small homelike community. Staff provides personalized care 24 hours/day. Home cooked meals, house keeping/laundry/linen service, activities, free cable tv and wifi. Use our furniture or bring your own. Owner: John & Mary Nell Bouvier Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

12336 US Hwy 42, Goshen, KY 40026 (502) 292-3200 • beehivehomes.com

1417 Brandenburg Road, Leitchfield, KY 42754 (270) 668-4392 • beehivehomes.com

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Bee Hive Homes of Lyndon

Bee Hive Homes of Smyrna

Number of units: 14 Cost per month: $3950 (all inclusive) Transportation available: free scheduled transportation Special services: Friendly home-like atmosphere. Home cooked meals, housekeeping/laundry/linen service, variety of activities, free cable TV. Caring and friendly staff. When it comes to care, small is huge! Call today for a tour. Owner: Michael & Michele Allen Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Number of units: 15 Cost per month: $3300-3500 (all inclusive) Transportation available: free scheduled transportation Special services: Friendly home-like atmosphere. Home cooked meals, housekeeping/laundry services, variety of activities, cable TV — all included at no extra cost. Compassionate and friendly staff. Call today for a tour! Owners: Mark & Wilma Hegele Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Brookdale Stonestreet

Christian Care Communities’ Chapel House

Number of units: 60 Cost per month: Efficiency - $2420; 1BR-$3190; 2BR; $3930 Transportation available: Planned outings 2-3 times per week Special services: Located in a park like setting, residents enjoy home cooked meals, housekeeping/laundry services, cable/ internet, transportation, recreational/social events, and safety pendants. All included at no additional costs. Our compassionate care staff is available 24/7. Respite stays available. Please call us today. Owner: Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, private ins., LTCi, VA

Number of units: 203 Cost per month: Studio starting at $665-$790 plus services (a la carte). Lower rates based on income. Transportation available: Planned outings 2-3 times per week Special services: Beautifully landscaped gardens with walking paths, outdoor pavilion. Nurse practitioner, on-site hair salon, grocery, fine dining, social events, medication reminders, bathing assistance, chaplains. Owner: Christian Care Communities Payment Accepted: private, Sec 8 & HUD

8401 LaGrange Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 541-4719 • beehivehomes.com

9521 Stonestreet Rd, Louisville 40272 (502) 935-5884 • www.Brookdale.com

8800 Smyrna Parkway, Louisville, KY 40228 (502) 345-2634 • beehivehomes.com

945 S 5th St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 585-5656 • ChristianCareCommunities.org

Christian Care Communities’ Friendship House

Elmcroft of Mt. Washington

Number of units: 184 Cost per month: Studio and 1BR apts. $816-938 plus services (a la carte). Lower rates based on income. Transportation available: planned outings 2-3 times per wk. Special services: Beautifully landscaped gardens with walking paths, outdoor pavilion. On-site hair salon, grocery, restaurant-style dining, scheduled transportation, social events, medication reminders, bathing assistance, Chaplains. Owner: Christian Care Communities Payment Accepted: private, Sec 8 & HUD

Number of units: 75 Cost per month: call for rates Transportation available: Yes Special services: Elmcroft is a charming, home-like community designed to provide optimal comfort, care and privacy. Our trained staff assist residents with dressing, bathing, and management of medications. We offer common areas for socializing, dining and entertaining, and a feeling of security knowing that we’re always there to provide support. Owner: Elmcroft Senior Living Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

The Grand Senior Living

Hoskinson House at Wesley Manor

Number of units: 62 Cost per month: Efficiency: $4350, 1 BR: $5950, 2 BR: $6800 Transportation available: Yes Special services: Weekly housekeeping, laundry service, 24/7 staff on site, activity program, fitness center, 3 meals daily, assistance with medications and care services, Signature Passion Program Owner: Management, Civitas Senior Living Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Number of units: 40 Cost per month: Studio: $2630, 1 BR: $3510, 2 BR: $4670 Transportation available: Free for shopping, medical appointments, and outings Special services: Three specialized levels of service, activities, salon, spa, outpatient rehab, chapel, library, ice cream parlor, Wi-Fi, satellite TV package, medication reminders. 5 floor plans, pets welcome. No longterm contracts, entrance fees or deposits. Owner: Methodist Retirement Homes of KY Payment Accepted: private, some LTCi, VA

Magnolia Springs East Louisville Senior Living

Magnolia Springs Louisville Senior Living

Number of units: 75 Cost per month: Studio $3195-$4195, 1BR $4895-$5395, 2BR $6095-$6395 Transportation available: Yes, medical appts., shopping and community outings Special services: More than a place to live, Magnolia Springs represents a place to celebrate life with purpose. Specializing in food, family and fun, this 11 acre campus offers a walking trail, gazebo & country charm at affordable pricing. Location convenient to shopping and medical community w/transportation provided at no extra cost. See our display ad in this issue. Owner: Grandview Care Payment Accepted: private, VA, LTCi, AL ins.

Number of units: 71 Cost per month: Studio $3195-$4195, 1BR $4895-$5395, 2BR $6095-$6395 Transportation available: Yes, medical appts, shopping and community outings Special services: More than a place to live, Magnolia Springs represents a place to celebrate life with purpose. Specializing in food, family and fun, this campus offers all of the benefits of city living with amenities onsite. See our display ad in this issue. Owner: Grandview Care Payment Accepted: private, VA, LTCi, AL ins.

960 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 585-5656 • ChristianCareCommunities.org

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

13600 LaGrange Rd, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 855-7500 • EastLouisville.Magnolia-Springs.net

520 Woodlake Drive, Mt. Washington, KY 40047 (502) 538-3172 elmcroft.com/community/elmcroft-of-mount-washington/

5012 E Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 969-3277 • WesMan.org

8225 Whipps Mill Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 716-5160 • Louisville.Magnolia-Springs.net

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Masonic Home of Shelbyville — The Pillars Assisted Living Community 711 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 633-3486 • masonichomesky.com

Number of units: 21 Cost per month: Studio $2174, 1BR $2282-$2500, 2BR $2717-$3043 Transportation available: $30/hour, $5/in-town, $1/mile Special services: Spacious new apartments with 24-hour staff attendants, emergency assistance and security call system. Meals, activities, salon and housekeeping. Laundry located on each floor. Spiritual support from staff chaplain. Owner: Masonic Homes of KY, Inc. Payment Accepted: private

Symphony at Valley Farms

10201 Valley Farms Blvd, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 937-3028 • symphonyatvalleyfarms.com

Number of units: 31 Cost per day: alcolve $114; 1BR $122, 2BR $140 Transportation available: Free Special services: Symphony at Valley Farms, located in the south end of Louisville, with a wide range of care for your loved ones. Our residents and their families are at ease knowing they have the care they need. Owners: Compass Pointe Healthcare Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, AL ins., VA

Village East, Inc.

11530 Herrick Lane, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 643-8248 • villageeastcommunity.org

Number of units: 19 Cost per month: Suite - $2795-$3995 Transportation available: Yes Special services: Building is one floor no step no elevators. Fee includes suite utilities, TV, cable, phone call system, meals, laundry, housekeeping, activities, 24/7 staff services discounted, supportive living plan. Owners: Village East, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Amber Oaks Assisted Living 156 Haven Hill Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 647-4546 • Cost per month: Studio $1950$2200, 1BR $2475, 2BR $2900

Atria Elizabethtown Senior Living 133 Heartland Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 360-8001 • Cost per month: Alcove $2900, 1BR $3150, 2BR $3950

Atria (Springdale) 4501 Springdale Rd, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 412-0222 • Cost per month: Studio $3070; Alcove $3245; 2BR $4745

Atria (Stony Brook) 3451 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 499-1393 • Cost per month: Alcove $3295; 1 BR $4375; 2 BR $5150

Atria (St. Matthews) 120 S Hubbards Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 896-1759 • Cost per month: Studio $3090; 1 BR $4460; 2 BR $5000

Azalea Hills Assisted Living 3700 Lafayette Parkway, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119 (812) 923-4888 • Cost per month: 1BR $3375-3625, 2BR $3875-4125, Studio $2625-2875, Patio Home $1825

Bee Hive Homes of Goshen 12336 US Hwy 42, Goshen, KY 40026 (502) 292-3200 • Cost per month: 1BR $3800, Suite $4600

Bennett Place Senior Living 3928 Horne Ave, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-1960 • Cost per month: Studio $2400, 1BR $3000 (prices may vary)

CountrySide Meadows 640 Jericho Road, LaGrange, KY 40031 (502) 225-6810 • Cost per month: private $2350$3350

Crescent Place 148 Allen Dr, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 633-6622 • Cost per month: Studio $2400, Alcove $2600, 1BR $2800, 2BR $3500

Franciscan Health Care Center 3625 Fern Valley Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 964-3381 • Cost per day: $109-$170

Hampton Oaks 966 N Wilson Rd, Scottsburg, IN 47170 (812) 752-2694 • Cost per day: $118-$133

Hometown Manor Assisted Living of Bardstown 103 Manor Drive, Bardstown, KY 40004 (502) 348-4663 • $2200-$2500 all inclusive

Hometown Manor Assisted Living of Shelbyville 74 Mack Walters Road Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 437-0814 • Cost per month: $2000-$2,400 all inclusive

Ideal Care Inc. 1702 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 456-0811 • Cost per month: 1BR $3900-$5400

Lifestyle Adult Care Home 1610 Blackiston View Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 258-0818 • Cost per month: $2250-$3750

Morning Pointe of Louisville 4711 S. Hurstbourne Parkway Louisville, KY 40291 (502) 873-3800 • Cost per month: $3295-$5945

Oaks Assisted Living 1010 Richwood Way, LaGrange, KY 40031 (502) 222-3552 • Cost per month: 1BR $3080, 2BR $3410

Providence 4915 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-5221 • Cost per month: Efficiency $3627

Robert E. Lee – A Full Continuum of Care 201 E Elm St, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-9517 • Cost per month: $1500-$2400

Symphony at Oaklawn 100 Shelby Station Dr, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 694-7254 • Cost per month: $4441-$7361

Traditions at Beaumont 10210 Long Home Road, Louisville, KY 40291 (502) 231-4522 • Cost per month: Studio $2625$2825; 1BR $3600-$3850; 2BR $4000-$4200

Thornton Terrace Health Campus 188 Thornton Rd, Hanover, IN 47243 (812) 866-8396 • Cost per day: $116-$147

Twinbrook Hotel Apartments 3525 Ephraim McDowell Dr. Louisville, KY 40205 502-452-6330 • Cost per month: Studio $2750, 1BR $3150

Twin Oaks Assisted Living 98 Adams St, New Castle, KY 40050 (502) 845-4136 • Cost per month: Efficiency $1950, 1BR $2400, handicap/deluxe $2650, 2BR $3000

Village East Inc. 11530 Herrick Lane, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 643-8248 • Cost per month: Studio $3450

Villas of Guerin Woods 8037 Unruh Dr, Georgetown, IN 47122 (812) 951-1878 • Cost per month: $3150-$3390

Westminster Village 2200 Greentree Blvd N, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 282-9691 • Cost per month: Studio $2395, 1BR $2910, 2BR $3325

Windsor Ridge Assisted Living 2700 Waters Edge Parkway, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 284-4336 • Cost per month: Studio $2850, 1BR $3250

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Home Health Directory

Home Health Care refers to care provided in a person’s home. Medical Home Health Care is a licensed level of care that provides nursing care and personal care. (These agencies also provide non-medical care.) Non-medical Home Health Care agencies in Kentucky must be certified. Agencies in Indiana must be licensed. They can assist with the self-administration of medications or treatments, provide limited personal care, serve as companions who prepare light meals and tidy homes, and may offer transportation or errand services.

AccessiCare Elder Home Care

Always Best Care Senior Services

Type: non-medical Services: Personal care, homemaking, transportation, errands Cost per hour: $11.25-$20 Employees’ status: drug tested, bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes, worker’s comp. Min. time required: 3 hrs. Special services: AccessiCare is locally owned/operated by a proud Navy Veteran and a Registered Nurse licensed and serving Southern Indiana on call 24/7. We provide drug tested, trained, experienced, certified caregivers to assist those in need of help with daily activities of living. Better Business Bureau Rated A+ Owners: Jon and Debra Baker, RN Payment Accepted: private, Medicaid, LTCi, VA

Type: Non-medical, R.N. care management Services: In home or in facility personal care, homemaking, errands, companionship Cost per hour: Starting at $18 Employees’ status: Direct hires, drug tested, bonded, thoroughly background checked, skills tested, taxes withheld, workers comp, Institute for Professional Care Education training Min. time required: 1-3 hrs @ higher rate Special services: Strive for long term caregiver/client matches, make personal intros, tailor care plans. Alz. ALS, COPD, Diabetes, MS, Parkinson’s, Posthospital/rehab & stroke care. Bathe, groom, dress, transfer, feed, incontinence care. Free care assessment & home safety evaluation. Help w/VA benefits. Discounts: Rx & fall alert products. Owner: Robin and Ken Helfers, Certified Senior Advisors Payment Accepted: Private, LTCi, VA, Medicaid Waiver, CDO

Bluegrass Silver Tree Home Care

BrightStar Care

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, dementia care, errands, transportation, geriatric case management Cost per hour: $16-$22 Employees’ status: bonded, liability insurance, background check, drug testing, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: Flexible Special services: Home Care Pulse Certified Provider of Choice. Affordable, customized home care. Caregivers are matched, screened, and trained. Services include med reminders, meal prep, lt. housekeeping, transportation and more. Also, serving Oldham County (La Grange, Crestwood): (502) 222-0018. Owner: Pam S. Jeseo Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA, worker’s comp

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaker, transportation,errands, Alzheimer’s/dementia care, Parkinson’s, ALS, respite, med reminders, meal prep, end of life care, RN/geriatric case management. Cost per hour: $19-$24 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires,withhold taxes, CPR certified, drug testing Min. time required: 1 hr Special services: Joint Commission Accredited. Compassionate care, excellent service. Non-medical care by skilled and attentive professionals. All care is overseen by a Registered Nurse and is available 1-24 hours/day with Guaranteed Caregiver Compatibility. Owner: Christian & Leslie McCutcheon Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA, worker’s comp

Serving Kentucky and Indiana (812) 725-3843 • accessicare.com

10608 Watterson Center Ct, Unit 102, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 240-6464 • homecarelouisville.net

4965 U.S. Hwy 42, Ste. 1000, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 272-4400 • abc-loudowneast.com

406 Blankenbaker Parkway, Suite G, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 893-4700 • louisvillehomecare.org

Capacity Care

Caregivers Health Network

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, respite, errands, med. reminders Cost per hour: $16-$18 Employees’ status: background check, drug testing, liability ins., worker’s comp., withhold taxes Min. time required: N/A Special services: Locally Owned Non-Medical Home Care for those living independently in home and persons with disabilities. Our companions must have continuing education. Thank you for considering us. Owner: Theresa Hinton, CEO Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

Type: medical Services: nursing care, therapy, personal care, homemaking Cost per hour: $56-$186/visit Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: N/A Special services: Certified Medicare and Medicaid home health agency. Specialty care programs in geriatrics, medication management, orthopedics, cardiology, urology, wound care, psychiatric nursing telehealth monitoring, and social workers. Owner: Almost Family, Inc. Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private ins.

Caretenders

Caring Excellence Personalized Home Care Services

Type: medical Services: nursing care, therapy, personal care, homemaking Cost per hour: $56-$186/visit Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: N/A Special services: Certified Medicare and Medicaid home health agencies. Multiple Kentuckiana locations (see directory). Specialize in geriatrics, orthopedics, cardiology, urology, wound care, psychiatric nursing and social workers. Owner: Almost Family, Inc. Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private ins., private

Type: non-medical Services: Personal care, homemaking, medication reminders, exercise assistance transportation, respite Cost per hour: $18-$20 Employees’ status: Exceptionally trained, bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: Flexible up to 24/7 Special services: Locally owned, Consistent Caregivers, Caregiver Matching and RN Case Management. Senior Care, Parkinson’s Care, Alzheimer’s Care and After-Hospital Care in your home. All care directed by Registered Nurse and Master Level Social Worker. Owner: Kayla Cook, RN, Elisabeth Knight, MSSW Payment Accepted: Private, LTCI, VA, Medicaid Waiver

4033 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 893-8414 • capacitycare.com

4545 Bishop Lane, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 238-5150 • almostfamilycaretenders.com

9510 Ormsby Station Road, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 423-4336 • caregivershn.com

2225 Emerson Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 208-9424 • caringexcellenceathome.com

Accurate Healthcare Professionals 2200 Buechel Ave, Ste 101, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 671-0996 • Cost per hour: $14-$17

Affiliated Nursing 1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 102 Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 634-0918 • Cost per hour: $16

Allam Senior Care 811 S 2nd St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 553-1848 • Cost per hour: $16.50-$19

Almost Family 4545 Bishop Lane. Ste 201, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 893-1661 • Cost per hour $16-$18

Amedisys Home Health Care 13101 Magisterial Dr., Suite 101 Louisville, KY 40223 (502)244-5441 • Cost per hour: Medicare Accepted Rate

Amedisys Home Health Care 303 Quarter Master Ct, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 284-3030 • Cost per hour: Medicare Accepted Rate

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ComForcare Louisville East

Comfort Keepers of Louisville

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, dementia care certified, homemaking, transportation, errands Cost per hour: $19-$24 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, worker’s comp, withhold taxes Min. time required: flexible Special services: Available 24/7. Provide free RN assessment to develop best care plan for client’s needs. Provides care in home, hospital, assisted living, and nursing homes. Our quality caregivers go through a 10-step hiring process and continuous training. Owners are very much hands on and in tune with families and caregivers. See our ad on page 79. Owner: Chris and Julie Prentice Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, workman’s comp.

Type: licensed non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, transportation, errands Cost per hour: $20.50 Employees’ status: worker's comp., bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: 4 hrs Special services: Alzheimer's/Dementia Care, respite care, traumatic brain injury, hospital stay, stroke and rehab care, sitter services in home, hospital, hospital to home care or nursing facility. Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

308 N. Evergreen Road, Louisville, Ky 40243 (502) 254-0850 • LouisvilleEast.ComForCare.com

4113 Oechsli Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 721-0101 • comfortkeepers.com

Commonwealth Nursing Solutions

Dee's Senior Home Care

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, companionship, light housekeeping, meal prep, transportation, errands, medication reminders, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, respite, end of life care at home or in facility setting Cost per hour: starts at $20 Employees’ status: Direct hires, bonded, liability insurance, background check, drug tested, CPR and First Aid Certified Min. time required: 1 hour Special services: Locally owned, State Certified as Personal Service Agency providing non-medical compassionate and excellent service. Convenient online scheduling access. 24/7 staff supervision. Owner: Greg Ciliberti, M.D., Alex Moore, M.D., Barbara Newton, Thomas Samuels Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, Veterans, Medicaid (Michelle P. and SCL Waivers)

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, transportation, errands Cost per hour: $18-$22 Employees’ status: worker's comp., bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: 4 hrs Special services: Experienced Geriatric LPN Management for every client with dementia and Alzheimer's expertise. Wheelchair and ambulatory transportation for the disabled. Door-to-door, one-on-one services for medical and socialization. Owner: Damita Dickerson, LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Payment Accepted: private, private ins., LTCi

2301 River Rd, Suite 302, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 814-3111 • cnursingsolutions.com

4350 Brownsboro Rd, Ste 110, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 893-4596 • deesseniorhomecare.com

ElderServe Homecare

Helping Hands Companion Care Services

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, transportation, errands, respite, Alz. care, Parkinson’s MS, stroke recovery Cost per hour: $20-$22 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, drug testing, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: 3 hrs Special services: Non-medical services for individuals who want to continue living in their home but need assistance with daily activity. Services include Personal Care, Home Mgmt, and Respite. Owner: Elderserve, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, KIPDA, VA, LTCi

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, transportation, errands, respite, med. reminders Cost per hour: $19.75 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes, drug testing Min. time required: Flexible Special services: *Personalized loving care available in home, assisted living, nursing home or hospital *Scheduling up to 24 hours 7 days a week *Trained and experience caregivers *Free assessments *Serving Kentucky and Southern Indiana since 1996. Owner: Terry Graham, RN; Dawn Smithwick, BSW Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Home Instead Senior Care

Homewatch CareGivers

Type: non-medical Services: CAREGivers provide personal care, meal prep, medication prompting, transportation/errands, respite, Alzheimer’s, dementia & end of life care. Nurses provide complimentary case management. Cost per hour: $20-$24 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background checks, direct hires, withhold taxes, annual drug and alcohol screens. Min. time required: Flexible Special services: Responsive – begin care quickly, Reliable – guarantee coverage of every shift, Responsible – every client assigned a Nurse Case Manager, Rigorous – Alzheimer’s & dementia training mandatory for all CAREGivers Owner: Becky and Brent Beanblossom Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaker, transportation, errands Cost per hour: $20-23 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: flexible Special services: Fully trained and experienced CNA’s, on-staff nurse, complimentary evaluations, customized care plan, company with 30 years of home care experience, Alzheimer’s/Dementia expertise, “Let our family care for yours.” Owner: Steve and Trish Kochersperger Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

215 W. Breckinridge Street, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 583-8012 • elderservehomecare.org

4101 Taylorsville Rd, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 515-9515 • louisvillehomecare.com

2301 Hurstbourne Village Dr. #100, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 426-9783 • home-companions.com

13117 Eastpoint Park Blvd, Suite G, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 244-1212 • homewatchcaregivers.com/Louisville

Hosparus Health

KentuckyOne Health-VNA Health at Home

Type: medical Services: nursing & physician services, pain mgt, social workers, spiritual care, CNA’s, Grief Counseling Services and Volunteer Programs Cost: per day Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: N/A Special services: Offering quality hospice and palliative care and grief counseling services to people living with serious and life-limiting illnesses. A nonprofit hospice organization providing compassionate care to any patient, regardless of their ability to pay. See our ad on back cover. Owner: Hosparus Inc. Payment Accepted: per days fees under Medicaid, Medicare, other ins., private pay (income adj.)

Type: medical Services: nursing care, therapy, personal care Cost per visit: $100-$250 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check Min. time required: 3 hrs Special services: Kentucky branch offices in Louisville, Bardstown, Elizabethtown, and Campbellsville Serve adult and geriatric population primarily (occasionally pediatrics). Please see our ad on page 27. Owner: Catholic Health Initiatives Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins.

3532 Ephraim McDowell Dr, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 456-6200 • hosparus.org

200 High Rise Drive, Suite 373, Louisville, KY 40213 (502) 584-2456 • kentuckyonehealth.org/vnahealthathome

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Kindred at Home

Malone Home Care

Type: medical Services: nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, medical social services Cost per visit: $70-$185 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check Min. time required: N/A Special services: Certified Medicare Home Health Agency specializing in geriatric care. Our services include specialty programs for Orthopedics, Safe Strides (fall prevention), Parkinson’s Services, and Cardiopulmonary. Great healthcare has come home. Owner: Kindred Payment Accepted: Medicare, private ins.

Type: Non-Medical and Medical Services: State Licensed Private Duty, Initial Free Assessment by RN, Concierge Services, Assist in ADL’s (housekeeping, meals, medication reminders), Newborn to Geriatric care Cost per hour: Non-Medical $19-$25; Medical $36-$44 Employees’ status: Background Check, Drug Screen, Liability Insurance, Workers Comp, Ongoing Education and Training provided, Skills reviewed annually. Min. time required: Flexible Special services: Capable of transitioning care from Non-Medical to Medical without switching agencies, Concierge Services (Shopping, Errands, Family Events) Transportation provided by a private car service. Owner: Tim and Terry Malone Payment Accepted: Private, LTCi, Worker's Comp

710 Executive Park, Louisville KY 40207 (502) 895-4213 • kindredathome.com

1866 Campus Place Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 637-5474 • malonehomecare.com

Right at Home

Senior Helpers - Louisville/Southern Indiana

Type: non-medical Services: Personal care, med reminders, meal prep, errands, transportation, housekeeping, companionship, dementia care, respite Cost per hour: $19-$25 Employees’ status: bonded, insurance, background & drug screened, competency tested, TB tested, taxes withheld Min. time required: Flexible Special services: A+ BBB rating, Home Care Pulse certified, Caring.com Star of 2017, Dementia program: enhanced assessments, personalized care plans & specially trained caregivers to empower the client at their current abilities. Let us help lighten your caregiving load, so you can spend more quality time with your loved one. Owner: Terry Rogers Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, Veteran's, worker’s comp

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, transportation, errands, respite, Alz. care, med reminders, Live Ins Cost per hour: $13.50-$21 Employees’ status: bonded, liability insurance, background check, drug tested, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: Flexible Special services: Senior Helpers provides quality care by screening and training all staff. Customer service is a priority with caregiver/client match, continued communication and schedule flexibility. Med reminders, Live Ins. Call us for help filing your VA Aid and Attendance Pension. Owner: Nancy Galloway Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, EFT, Medicaid Waivers, VA Aid and Attendance Pension

500 Executive Park, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-0580 • rightathome.net/louisville

200 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 690-2648 • seniorhelpers.com

Visiting Angels

126 S. Sherrin Avenue, Louisville 40207 (502) 897-6547 • VisitingAngels.com

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, housekeeping, meal prep, laundry, errands & transportation, Alzheimer’s care, fall prevention, med reminders, respite, 24-hour care Cost per hour: $17-23 Employees’ status: bonded, liability & worker’s comp insurance, background checked, drug tested, direct hires, state licensed Min. time required: Flexible Special services: Customized Care by reliable, experienced caregivers. Visiting Angels allows you to select your own caregiver and conducts an in-home assessment prior to starting care. Client feedback and family communication are an integral part of our customer service. Over 500 locations nationwide. Owner: Andrew Block, locally owned & operated Payment Accepted: Private, LTCi, Veterans, Medicaid

Amedisys Home Health Care 833 Valley College Dr., Suite 5, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 933-1311 • Cost per hour: Medicare Accepted Rate

Amedisys Home Health Care 9000 Wessex Place, Ste 304 Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 429-4550 • Cost per hour: Medicare Accepted Rate

American Home Health 1035 Wall St, Ste. 104-C1, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 282-2218 • Cost per visit: $50-$180

Assurance Home & Convalescent Care 3004 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 479-1906 • Cost per hour: $16-$18 or $28/bath visit

Baptist Health Home Care 6420 Dutchmans Parkway, Suite 360; Louisville, KY (502) 454-5656 • BaptistHealthHomeCare.com Cost per visit: $100-$240

Best Choice Home Health 2871 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (502) 727-0085 • Cost per visit: nursing $150, PT eval $200, PT $250

Best In-Home Care 1939 Goldsmith Lane, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 384-1031 • Cost per hour: $16-$19

CareBuilders at Home 2210 Goldsmith Lane, Ste 209, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 458-2273 • Cost per hour: $19-$22

Caretenders - Bardstown 102 Manor Ave, Ste 101 Bardstown, KY 40004 (502) 849-0050 • Cost per visit: $56-$186

Caretenders - Brandenburg 1270 Old Ekron Rd, Ste C Brandenburg, KY 40108 (270) 422-1271 • Cost per visit: $56-$186

Caretenders - LaGrange 2206 Commerce Parkway, Ste A LaGrange, KY 40031 (502) 225-1050 • Cost per visit: $56-$186

Caretenders - Louisville Central 1169 Eastern Parkway, Ste 3323, Louisville, KY 40217 (502) 855-4400 • Cost per visit: $56-$186

Caretenders - Elizabethtown 1105 Juliana Ct, Suite 3, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 234-2273 • Cost per visit: $56-$186

Caretenders - Jeffersonville 63 Quartermaster Ct, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 206-2006 • Cost per visit: $56-$186

Caretenders - Louisville Southwest 9702 Stonestreet Rd Bldg.1 Ste.330, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 933-2785 • Cost per visit: $56-$186

Caretenders - New Albany 1724 State Street New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 941-8125 • Cost per visit: $56-$186

Caretenders - Shelbyville 197 Alpine Dr, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 647-0450 • Cost per visit: $56-$186

Caretenders - Shepherdsville 1553 Hwy. 44 E, Suite 1 Shepherdsville, KY 40165 (502) 543-2433 • Cost per visit: $56-$186

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Home Health Directory continued from page 82 Caring For You, Inc. 4010 Dupont Circle, Suite 223, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 893-2790 • Cost per hour: $15

Comfort Keepers 1417 State St, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 944-5006 • Cost per hour: $14-$17

ElderCare 4 Families 2315 Green Valley Rd #200, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 670-3500 • Cost per hour: $15-$19

ElderCare 4 Families 13806 Lake Pointe Circle, Ste 201, Lousiville, KY 40223 (502) 244-8446 • Cost per hour: $17-$22

Family Support Services, LLC 4010 Dupont Circle, Suite 228, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 213-0892 • Cost per hour: $15-$18

FirstLight HomeCare 1400 Browns Ln, Suite C, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 632-0448 • Cost per hour: $18.50-$21.50

Gentiva Hospice 391 Quartermaster Ct, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 284-2600 • Cost per hour:

Medicare Accepted Rate Granny Nannies North 6001 Claymont Village Dr, Ste. 11, Crestwood, KY 40014 (502) 544-2863 • Cost per hour: $16-$18

Granny Nannies of Kentucky 3703 Taylorsville Rd, Suite 222, Louisville, Ky 40220 (502) 454-9134 • Cost per hour: $15-$18

HomeCAREConnections 4010 Dupont Circle, Suite 581, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 721-1090 • Cost per hour: $16-$18

Home Helpers & Direct Link 6407 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40291 (502) 565-0550 • Cost per hour: $18

Home Helpers & Direct Link 8401 Shelbyville Rd, Suite 212, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 384-4357 • Cost per hour: $18.50

Home Instead Senior Care 1401 State St, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-9770 • Cost per hour: $11-$19

KentuckyOne Health - VNA Health at Home 516 E. Lewis & Clark Parkway Clarksville, IN 47130 (812) 283-9190 • Cost per visit: $100-$250

Kindred at Home 710 Executive Park, Louisville KY 40207 (502) 895-4213 • Cost per visit: $70-$185

Home Instead Senior Care 1722 Gagel Avenue, Louisville, KY 40216 (502) 448-1511 • Cost per hour: $17.25-$19

Home Instead Senior Care 2225 Lawrenceburg Rd, Bldg. A Ste. 4, Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 352-7272 • Cost per hour: $15-$17.50

MD2U 140 Whittington Pkwy, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 327-9100 • Cost per visit: $170-$250

Mercy Works Louisville 1312 Pollitt Court, Louisville KY 40223 (502) 882-3049 • Cost per hour: $15-$18

Path Forward of Kentucky Inc. 707 Executive Park Louisville KY 40207 (502) 451-2565 • Cost per hour: $24

Personal Options HomeCare P.O. Box 58340 Louisville, KY 40268 (502) 396-3545 • Cost per hour: $19-$28

Premier Caregiver Services 4640 Chamberlain Lane, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 548-1239 • Cost per hour: $20

Right at Home 603 N. Shore Drive, Suite 106 Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 285-9100 • Cost per hour: $19-$25

SeniorCare Experts 145 Thierman Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 896-2316 • Cost per hour: $17-$18

SonBlest Elder Care Inc. 916 E 8th St, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 283-7015 • Cost per hour: $14-$18.50

Independent Living Directory

Independent Living communities are for those who need no services and are totally independent. Special services are provided, such as meals in a central dining area. Most people drive, but some transportation is usually offered. These communities offer no health care services and are not required to be licensed or certified.

The Altenheim

Brookdale Blankenbaker

Units in facility: 20 Cost per person per month: 1BR $1620 Minimum age: no Special services: Located in the Highlands, spacious apartment, housekeeping, laundry and linen service at no additional charge, 3 meals served, daily activities, social outings and religious services, beauty and barbershop. Part of a continuing care retirement community. Owner: The Altenheim Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

Units in facility: 120 Cost per person per month: Studio $1480-$2045, 1 BR $2045-$2805, 2 BR $2610-$3200 Minimum age: 62 Special services: Beautiful wooded lot community offering Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care that is surrounded by banks, restaurants, churches, and hospitals. Community is pet friendly, offers 3 meals a day, 24 hour security, housekeeping, transportation, and activites. Owner: Brookdale Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

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

901 Blakenbaker Parkway, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 244-4244 • brookdale.com

American Village Apartments 3700 West Wheatmore Dr, Louisville, KY 40215 (502) 368-1674 • Cost per person/month: $665 (lower rates available based on income)

Beehive Homes of Smyrna Parkway 8800 Smyrna Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40228 (502) 966-9771 • Cost per person/month: 1BR $3300

Brookdale Blankenbaker 901 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 244-4244 • Cost per person/month: $1810, $3540

Brownsboro Plaza 220 N. Clifton St, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 895-3154 • Cost per person/month: efficiency $1310-$1535

Christian Care Communities 960 S. 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 585-5656 • Cost per person/month: Studio $665/ $816; 1BR $765/$938 (lower rates available based on income)

CountrySide Meadows 640 Jericho Road, LaGrange, KY 40031 (502) 225-6810 • Cost: $2350-$3350

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

Cornell Trace

9729 Cornell Trace Rd, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 326-9838 • springhurstpines.org

Units in facility: 134 Cost per person per month: Studio $1995; 1BR $2450-$2750; 2BR $2850-$3225 Minimum age: 62 Special services: Family owned & operated since 1986, several spacious floor plans, located on 14 beautiful acres. Warm, friendly residents, spacious apartments, activities, housekeeping, transportation and excellent chef-prepared meals. Owner: Bunker Hill Assoc. III, LLC Payment Accepted: private

Units in facility: 58 Cost: entrance fee $200,000-$250,000; 2 & 3BR patio homes plus monthly maintenance fee Minimum age: 62 Special services: Exquisite patio homes with enclosed porches and attached garages. All appliances included, security system, no property taxes, no homeowner’s insurance, spacious floor plans, all maintenance inside and out, exercise room and a beautiful clubhouse with a lunch café. Owner: Baptist Homes, Inc. Payment Accepted: private

The Forum at Brookside

The Grand Senior Living

Units in facility: 240 Cost per person per month: Studio $2920; 1BR $3870; 2BR $4850 Minimum age: 60 Special services: Gorgeous patio homes and apartments, gated community, 24 hr security, indoor heated pool, exercise room, chef prepared meals, flexible dining plan, recreational activities, pet friendly, a great staff and management team, full continuum of care. Owner: Five Star Senior Living, Inc. Payment Accepted: private

Units in facility: 91 Cost per person per month: $3250-$5450 Minimum age: 55 Special services: Weekly housekeeping, laundry service, concierge service, pet sitting, dog walking, salon, fitness center, indoor pool, boccee ball, art gallery, theater, cocktail lounge, chef prepared meals, Signature Passion Program. Owner: Management, Civitas Senior Living Payment Accepted: private

Lake Forest Village Retirement Community

Miralea and Meadow Active Lifestyle Community

200 Brookside Dr, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 245-3048 • theforumatbrookside.com

2400 Arnold Palmer Blvd, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 340-1908 • lakeforestvillageretirement.com

Units in facility: 128 Cost per person per month: $2900-$4550 Minimum age: 55 Special services: Imagine a retirement that is luxurious, safe, maintenance and housekeeping free. And, every meal is prepared fresh daily. Lake Forest Village Retirement Resort – where everything is included in one monthly fee and no more surprises. Owner: Resort Lifestyle Communities Payment Accepted: private

Sacred Heart Village Apartments

2110 Payne St, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 895-6409 • facebook.com/SacredHeartVillage

Units in facility: 150 Cost per person per month: $0-$618 Minimum age: 62 Special services: Secured 540 sq. ft. 1 BR efficiency units located in both the Clifton & Cane Run Road areas. Dining room, meeting rooms, library and sitting areas and on-site laundry, appliances, walk-in shower, individually controlled heat and A/C, pets accepted with restrictions. Handicapped accessible units if available. Water & electric included. Income limitations apply. Call for details. Owner: Mercy Housing Payment Accepted: Private

The Village Active Lifestyle Community 3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 894-0195 • masonichomeslifestyle.com

Units in facility: 149 Cost per person per month: Market rate: 1 BR $713-$1294, 2 BR $1298-$2187; Affordable housing: Studio $611$703, 1 BR $628-$753, 2BR $753; Life Plan monthly fees: $1464$2887 Minimum age: mature adult, 55 (market rate) and 62 (Life Plan) Special services: Remodeled entry fee apartments on 83-acre campus. Offers Life Plan discount on full continuum of care on campus, including personal care, memory care and skilled nursing should you require the additional care. 24/7 security. Payment Accepted: private, affordable housing options

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

3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-8727 • masonichomeslifestyle.com

Units in facility: 242 apts, 12 patio homes Cost per person per month: 1BR $2569+; 2BR $3688+; Patio home $4024+ Second person fee for all units: $1076+/mo. Minimum age: 62 Special services: Offers restaurant-style dining, concierge, fitness and aquatic center with upscale amenities. Includes Life Care and a full continuum of care on campus (personal care, memory care, skilled nursing). 24/7 security. New apartments at The Meadow opening 2018. Owner: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. Payment Accepted: private

Treyton Oak Towers

211 W. Oak St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 589-3211 • treytonoaktowers.com

Units in facility: 160 Cost per person per month: $3045-$6019 Minimum age: 62 Special services: Serving Louisvillians for 33 years. Spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Rooftop deck, greenhouse, art studio, fitness center, masseuse; Fleur de Lis dining room. On site dentist, bank, and salon. All in a safe secure continuum of care community. Owner: Third and Oak Corporation Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins., LTCi

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Independent Living Directory continued from page 85 Dudley Square Patio Homes at Episcopal Church Home 7504 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 736-7800 • Cost: Entrance fee: $289,900$329,900, plus monthly maintenance

Forest Springs Health Campus 4120 Wooded Acre Lane, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 243-1643 • Cost per person/month: $2750

Gaslight Court Apartments 3600 Good Samaritan Way Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 261-1745 • Cost per person/month: 30% of income

Guerin Woods Apartments 8037 Unruh Dr, Georgetown, IN 47122 (812) 951-1878 • Cost per person/month: $460

H. Temple Spears Retirement Community 1515 Cypress St, Louisville, KY 40210 (502) 776-7000 • Cost per person/month: 1BR $539-$630

Jefferson Crossings 5105 Gemma Way Louisville, Kentucky 40219 (502) 434-3822 • Cost per person per month: $995

Meadows of Guerin Woods 8037 Unruh Dr, Georgetown, IN 47122 (812) 951-1878 • Cost per person/month: $200$425

Mt. Lebanon Cedars of Lebanon Homes 2223 Magazine St, Louisville, KY 40211 (502) 778-6616 • Cost per person/month: market rent $432, subsidized housing available

Riverbend Independent and Assisted Living Community 2715 Charlestown Pike, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 282-9707 • Cost per person/month: apts $2260-$3150, suite $2700-$3750

RiverSide Meadows 308 E. Chestnut Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 913-0333 • Cost per person per month: $1150-$1950

Traditions at Beaumont 10210 Long Home Road/Louisville, KY 40291 (502) 231-4522 • Cost per month: $2650

Twinbrook Hotel Apartments 3525 Ephraim McDowell Dr, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 452-6330 • Cost per person/month: $2500-$2900

The Village at Wesley Manor 5012 E. Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 964-7498 • Cost: Patio Homes $132,605$147,482

Village East, Inc. 11530 Herrick Lane, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 643-8248 • Cost per person/month: Apt. Homes $950-$1150; Patio Homes $132,900-$250,000

The Villages at Historic Silvercrest 1 Silvercrest Dr (formerly Old Vincennes Dr) New Albany, IN 47150 812-542-6720 • Cost per person/month: $2250

Westminster Village 2200 Greentree Blvd North, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 282-9691 • Cost per person/month: studio $1510, 1BR $1770, deluxe $2000, 2BR $2000

Nursing/Rehab Directory Nursing homes are facilities that provide beds for around-the-clock intermediate, skilled, and/or rehabilitative care.

The Altenheim

Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation

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

120 Life Care Way, Bardstown, KY 40004 (502) 348-4220 • bardstownhealthandrehab.com

Christian Care Communities’ Christian Health Center Louisville

Christian Care Communities’ Christian Health Center Louisville West

Number of beds: 117 Cost per day: private $256, semiprivate $239 Special services: Transitional care, short term rehabilitative hospital to home care, room service, spa, licensed nurses 24/7, all rehab therapies in-house. Advanced gym equipment, hair salon. Memory care and long term care, wellness. Owner: Christian Care Communities, Inc. Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins., LTCi

Number of beds: 92 Cost per day: private $235, semiprivate $220 Special services: Short/long term rehab therapy, and hospital to home care, rm service, licensed nurses 24/7, all rehab therapies in-house. Chaplain, fine dining, hair salon, snacks, activities. Chapel, memory care and long term care. Owner: Christian Care Communities, Inc. Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins., LTCi

Number of beds: 32 Cost per day: private $292, semiprivate $216 Special services: Small, non-profit senior health care community located in the Highlands, Our above average staff to resident ratio provides our residents with the highest quality of care by our skilled team of experts. Part of a continuing care retirement community. Owner: The Altenheim Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, Hospice, private ins.

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

Autumn Woods Health Campus 2911 Green Valley Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 941-9893 • Cost per day: $228-$262

Number of beds: 100 Cost per day: private suite $325, private $256, semiprivate $227 Special services: Ortho rehab, stroke rehab, AlterG anti-gravity machine, Palliative Care Program, private suites with in-room showers, always available menu, transportation available. Owner: Derby Healthcare Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins., LTCi, Hospice

1015 West Magazine St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 815-6460 • ChristianCareCommunities.org

Baptist Health La Grange Rehab and Skilled Care 1025 New Moody Lane, LaGrange, KY 40031 (502) 222-3376 • Cost per day: $278

Brownsboro Hills Healthcare 2141 Sycamore Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 895-5417 • Cost per day: private $233$258, semiprivate $224

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Forest Springs Health Campus

The Forum at Brookside

Number of beds: 58 Cost per day: $244-$290 Special services: Now Open! Personal care, independent living, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, 24-hour skilled nursing care, outpatient therapy and respite services. Private suites, state-of-the-art therapy gym and fine dining. Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC Payment Accepted: Medicare, private, LTCi, LTCi, VA

Number of beds: 60 Cost per day: private $288; semiprivate $237 Special services: Heartfelt care and skilled staff provide short & long term nursing care and rehab-physical, occupational, and speech for your loved one’s comfort, quality, and engaged lifestyle. Beautifully located in eastern Jefferson County. Owner: Five Star Senior Living, Inc. Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, Hospice, LTCi, private ins.

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

200 Brookside Dr, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 245-3048 • theforumbrookside.com

Franciscan Health Care Center

Friendship Health & Rehab

Number of beds: 85 Cost per day: $283 Special services: Located off I-65 on Fern Valley Road offering long-term care, short-term rehab, assisted living, 24-hour skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Private suites, state-of-the-art therapy gym, fine dining, cable, and phone. Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, LTCi, private ins., VA, Humana contract

Number of beds: 128 Cost per day: private $270-$285; semiprivate $225-$238 Special services: Renovated private rehab suites w/smart televisions, sleeper sofas, free WIFI, 24 hour nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, remodeled therapy gym with state-of-the-art equipment, physiatrist and wound care physician, long term care, chaplain or spiritual services, personalized treatment plans, activities, hair salon, cable TV, free laundry, and transportation. Owners: Kevin Badger & Robert Young Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins, LTCi

Glen Ridge Health Campus

Good Samaritan Society

Number of beds: 68 Cost per day: private $288 Special services: Offering long-term care, short-term rehab, 24-hour skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as outpatient therapy. Private suites, state-of-the-art therapy gym, fine dining, cable, and phone. Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC Payment Accepted: Medicare, private, LTCi, private ins., VA

Number of beds: 98 Cost per day: private $253; semi-private $218 Special services: NEW Short-term Rehab to Home Center, 22 Private Suites, Separate Entrance, 16 Scenic Acres, Virtual Therapy Room & Therapy Gym; 7 days/wk; RN 24/7 on site. GSS has provided LongTerm Skilled Care since 1926. GSS seeks to,”provide an environment where people are loved, valued, and at peace.” GSS is faith-based and it is also the largest non-profit serving seniors in the United States. Owner: Good Samaritan Society Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins., LTCi, Hospice

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

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

7400 Friendship Drive, Pewee Valley, KY 40056 (502) 241-8821 • friendshipky.com

3500 Good Samaritan Way, Jeffersontown, KY 40299 (502) 267-7403 • good-sam.com/Jeffersontown

Green Meadows Health Care Center

Green Valley Care Center

Number of beds: 122 Special services: Our physical, occupational and speech therapists work closely with our award-winning nursing staff to personalize a therapy regimen designed to regain your highest level of independence and mobility. Owner: Aspen Healthcare, LLC Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, LTCi, VA, private ins., health ins.

Number of beds: 125 Cost per day: private-$258; semiprivate-$214 Special services: All rooms include free basic cable, free phone line for local phone calls, and free Wi-Fi. We provide short-term rehab to home, longterm care and have a secured memory care unit. Owner: Life Care Centers of America Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins., LTCi

310 Boxwood Run, Mt Washington, KY 40047 (502) 955-7600 • greenmeadowshealthcare.com

Landmark of Louisville (formerly Parkway) 1155 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40217 (502) 636-5241 • parkwayrehabandnursing.com

Number of beds: 252 Cost per day: private $215, semiprivate $195 Special services: Stimulating and fun recreational activities. Spacious private and semi-private rooms. TV’s, cable and phones available in all rooms. Weekly Catholic and Interdenominational Services. On site cafe open 7 days a week. Owner: Infinity Healthcare Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins., LTCi

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3118 Green Valley Rd, New Albany IN 47150 (812) 945-2341 • lcca.com/19/

Masonic Home of Louisville — Sam Swope Care Center 3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-4907 • masonichomesky.com

Number of beds: 136 Cost per day: $295-330 Special services: Area’s largest on-site rehabilitation center and on-site dialysis clinic. Offers hair salon, cafe, library and specialized activities through Inspirations program. Six residential houses promote healing and recovery. Owner: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. Payment Accepted: Medicare, private, LTCi, Hospice, private ins.

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Masonic Home of Shelbyville

Nazareth Home

Number of beds: 117 Cost per day: private $248-$295, semiprivate $236-$250 Special services: Award-winning staff provides short-stay, long-term and outpatient rehab featuring Nautilus equipment. Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapies offered 7 days a week. Five-star rated. Owner: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins., Hospice, LTCi

Number of beds: 87 Cost per day: $268-$278 Special services: Skilled and long term nursing care, all private rooms, exercise, social activities, massage and holistic therapy. Fine dining and award winning activity programs. Short stay Medicare recovery program bridging hospital to home. Owner: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Payment Accepted: LTCi, Medicare, Medicaid

Nazareth Home – Clifton

Park Terrace Health Campus

Number of beds: 121 Cost per day: $323-$367 Special services: Skilled and long term nursing care, private and semi-private rooms, exercise, social activities, massage and holistic therapy. Fine dining and activity programs. Short stay Medicare recovery program bridging hospital to home. Owner: Nazareth Home, Inc. Payment Accepted: LTCi, Medicare, Medicaid

Number of beds: 88 Cost per day: $227-$275, $353 private deluxe Special services: Offering long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, 24-hour skilled nursing care, physical, occupational and speech therapies, as well as respite care. Private resident suites, state-of-the-art therapy gym, fine dining, cable, TV and phone. Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, LTCi, private ins.

711 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 633-3486 • masonichomesky.com

2120 Payne Street, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 895-9425 • sacredheartlou.org

2000 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 459-9681 • nazhome.org

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

Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital

Springhurst Health and Rehab

Number of beds: Acute rehab 34, sub-acute rehab 26 Cost per day: semi-private $1688 acute/$403 sub-acute Special services: Impatient and outpatient rehabilitative services for all ages, serving individuals with illnesses and injuries such as stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic trauma and surgeries, cardiac conditions, and pulmonary diseases. Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins., VA

Number of beds: 90 Cost per day: private $310 Special services: All private rooms with $5.3 million rehab expansion now open. Short-term rehab, long-term care, 24-hour skilled nursing and outpatient therapy. Cable, phone, comprehensive program for individual needs, private dining rooms, in-room dining, bistro, activities room, daily housekeeping, extensive therapy and restorative care. Owner: Baptist Homes, Inc. Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, LTCi

3104 Blackiston Blvd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 941-8300 • sirh.org

3001 Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 426-5531 • springhurstpines.org

Treyton Oak Towers

Westport Place Health Campus

Number of beds: 60 Cost per day: private $290-$344; semiprivate $246 Special services: Serving Louisvillians for 33 years; rendering superior nursing care and a wide range of rehabilitative services. Caring, friendly staff providing skilled nursing, short and long term rehabilitation. Coming Fall 2017 – 8 new short term rehab suites. We are a continuum of care community. Owner: Third and Oak Corporation Payment Accepted: Private, LTCi, Medicare

Number of beds: 59 Cost per day: $249-$288 Special services: Offering personal care, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, 24-hour skilled nursing, outpatient therapy and respite services. Private suites, state-of-the-art therapy gym and fine dining. Owner: Trilogy Health Services, LLC Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, LTCi, private ins.

211 W. Oak St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 589-3211 • treytonoaktowers.com

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

Clark Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Facility 517 North Little League Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 282-8406 • Cost per day: private $275, semiprivate $170

Clifton Oaks Center 446 Mt. Holly Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 897-1646 • Cost per day: private $239, semiprivate $215

Eastern Star Home in Kentucky 923 Eastern Star Court, Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 451-3535 • Cost per day: private $135$145, semiprivate $125

Episcopal Church Home 7504 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 736-7800 • Cost per day: private $316, semiprivate $231

Essex Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 9600 Lamborne Blvd, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 935-7284 • Cost per day: semiprivate $187

Genesis Crestview Center 1871 Midland Trail, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 633-2454 • Cost per day: $245-$270

Genesis Kensington Center 225 St. John Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 769-3314 • Cost per day: $262-$406

Genesis Klondike Center 3802 Klondike Lane, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 452-1579 • Cost per day: $298-$323

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Nursing/Rehab Directory continued from page 90 Genesis Regency Center 1550 Raydale Dr, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 968-6600 • Cost per day: $240-$283

Genesis Regis Woods 4604 Lowe Rd, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 451-1401 • Cost per day: $275-$523

Georgetown Manor Nursing and Rehab 900 Gagel Ave, Louisville, KY 40216 (502) 368-5827 • Cost per day: private $211, semiprivate $197

Hampton Oaks Health Campus 966 North Wilson Rd, Scottsburg, IN 47170 (812) 752-2694 • Cost per day: $183-$391

Helmwood Healthcare 106 Diecks Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 737-2738 or (800) 276-2779 • Cost per day: private $252, semiprivate $218

Highlands Health & Rehabilitation Center 1705 Stevens Ave, Louisville, KY 40205 502-451-7330 • Cost per day: private: $200; semiprivate: $185

Hillcreek Rehabilitation and Care Center 3116 Breckinridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 459-9120 • Cost per day: private $280, semiprivate $255

Hillcrest Centre for Health and Rehab 203 Sparks Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 283-7918 • Cost per day: private $189 or $250, semiprivate $159 or $200

Hometown Manor Assisted Living of Bardstown 103 Manor Drive, Bardstown, KY 40004 (502) 348-4663 • Cost per month: Efficiency $1900-$2300

Hometown Manor Assisted Living of Shelbyville 74 Mack Walters Road Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 437-0814 • Cost per month: private $2000$2300 (all inclusive)

KentuckyOne Health Frazier Rehab Institute 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 582-7490 • Cost per month: private $1597 and semiprivate

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Indian Creek 240 Beechmont Dr, Corydon, IN 47112 (812) 738-8127 • Cost per day: $240

Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation - Bashford 3535 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 459-1400 • Cost per day: private $238, semiprivate $220

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation–Harrison 150 Beechmont Dr, Corydon, IN 47112 (812) 738-0550 • Cost per day: $245

Kindred Transitional Care Rehab–Wedgewood 101 Potters Lane, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 948-0808 • Cost per day: private $270, semiprivate $221

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation–Rolling Hills 3625 St. Joseph Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-0670 • Cost per day: $224

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation–Sellersburg 7823 Old Highway 60, Sellersburg, IN 47150 (812) 246-4272 • Cost per day: private $224, semiprivate $241

Life Care Center of Bardstown 120 Life Care Way, Bardstown, KY 40004 (502) 348-4220 • Cost per day: private $213, semiprivate $178

Lincoln Hills Health Center 326 Country Club Dr, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-1311 • Cost per day: private $214, semiprivate $184

Louisville East Post-Acute 4200 Browns Lane, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 459-8900 • Cost per day: private $290-$358, semiprivate $246-$314

Maple Manor Christian Homes, Inc. 643 West Utica St, Sellersburg, IN 47172 (812) 246-4866 • Cost per day: private $180

Oaklawn Health & Rehab 300 Shelby Station Dr, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 254-0009 • Cost per day: private $275

Providence — A Diversicare Community 4915 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-5221 • Cost per day: private $219-$276, semiprivate $188

Providence New Castle 50 Adams St, New Castle, KY 40050 (502) 845-2861 • Cost per day: private $217, semiprivate $204

Providence Richwood 1012 Richwood Way, LaGrange, KY 40031 (502) 222-3186 • Cost per day: private $233; semiprivate $202

Rivers Edge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 6301 Bass Rd, Prospect, KY 40059 (502) 228-8359 • Cost per day: private $208, semiprivate $202

Riverview Village 586 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 282-6663 • Cost per day: private $160, semiprivate $135

Robert E. Lee, A Full Continuum of Care 201 E. Elm St, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-9517 • Cost per day: private $170, $250; semiprivate $140, $175

Seneca Place 3526 Dutchman’s Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 452-6331 • Cost per day: private $242 to $273; semiprivate $231

Signature HealthCARE at Jefferson Manor 1801 Lynn Way, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 426-4513 • Cost per day: private $278, semiprivate $255

Signature HealthCARE at Jefferson Place 1705 Herr Lane, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 426-5600 • Cost per day: private $295

Signature HealthCARE at Rockford Rehab & Wellness Center 4700 Quinn Dr, Louisville, KY 40216 (502) 448-5850 • Cost per day: private $240, semiprivate $223

Signature Healthcare at Summerfield Rehab & Wellness Center 1877 Farnsley Rd, Louisville, KY 40216 (502) 448-8622 • Cost per day: private $253, semiprivate $230

Signature HealthCARE of Cherokee Park 2100 Millvale Road, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 451-0990 • Cost per day: private $428, semiprivate $257

Signature HealthCARE of East Louisville 2529 Six Mile Lane, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 491-5560 • Cost per day: private $310, semiprivate $250

Signature HealthCARE of South Louisville 1120 Cristland Rd, Louisville, KY 40214 (502) 367-0104 • Cost per day: private $450, semiprivate $240

Signature HealthCARE of Elizabethtown 1117 Woodland Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 769-2363 • Cost per day: private $216, semiprivate $202

Signature Healthcare of Spencer County 625 Taylorsville Road, Taylorsville, KY 40071 (502) 477-8838 • Cost per day: private $210, semiprivate $190

Signature Healthcare of Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital 1850 Bluegrass Avenue Louisville, KY 40215 (502) 361-6783 • Cost per day: private: $500

Signature HealthCARE of Trimble County 50 Shepherd Lane, Bedford, KY 40006 (502) 255-3244 • Cost per day: private $325, semiprivate $200

SpringBridge at Green Valley Care Center 3118 Green Valley Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-2341 • Cost per day: $229

St. Matthews Care Center 227 Browns Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 893-2595 • Cost per day: private $254, semiprivate $214

Thornton Terrace Health Campus 188 Thornton Rd, Hanover, IN 47243 (812) 866-8396 • Cost per day: $205-$493

The Villages at Historic Silvercrest 1 Silvercrest Dr, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 542-6720 • Cost per day: $237-$309

Villas of Guerin Woods 8037 Unruh Dr, Georgetown, IN 47122 (812) 951-1878 • Cost per day: private $220

Wesley Manor Retirement Community 5012 E. Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 969-3277 • Cost per day: private $303, semiprivate $253

Westminster Health & Rehab Center 2210 Greentree North, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 282-5911 • Cost per day: $192

Westport Care Center 1101 Lyndon Lane, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 425-0331 • Cost per month: private $7436, semiprivate $6772/ACU $7787

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Personal Care Directory

Personal Care offers residents minimal assistance for bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing. The resident must be able to move around (even if in a wheelchair or scooter). Some health care is provided and medications are given. These facilities are licensed.

The Aldersgate at Wesley Manor

The Altenheim

Number of beds: 27 Cost per day: $146-$197 Special services: Full medication management, licensed nurse on site 24/7, rehab and physician services, geriatric psychiatrist, secure memory garden, daily activities. Priority placement for short-term rehab and skilled nursing. Chapel, satellite TV, beauty salon, long-tenured staff. Located on 35 beautiful acres. No long-term contracts, entrance fees or deposits. See Nursing/Rehab directory for advanced Alzheimer’s/dementia care. Owner: Methodist Retirement Homes of KY Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Number of beds: 30 Cost per day: $136-$144 Special services: Senior health care community located in the Highlands. Providing the independence of home living with all the services you need: 24-hour nursing, housekeeping and laundry service; 3 meals served; daily activities; social outings; religious services; beauty and barbershop. Part of a continuing care retirement community. Owner: The Altenheim Payment Accepted: private

5012 E. Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 969-3277 • WesMan.org

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

Belmont Village Senior Living Community

Brookdale Blankenbaker

Number of beds: 128 Cost per day: $105-$224 Special services: Supported by specially-trained staff and licensed nurse onsite 24/7. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals, fitness center, therapy services, vibrant social calendar and range of enrichment programs for brain health. Award winning Circle of Friends program available for early stage memory loss. Owner: Belmont Village, L.P. Payment Accepted: private, private ins., LTCi

Number of beds: 99 Cost per month: Studio $2,795-$3,250 (plus care charges) ; 2BR $3,895 (plus care charges) ; Memory care $4,600-$5,350 Special services: Beautiful wooded lot community that offers Independent Living, Personal Care, and Memory Care. Community is pet friendly, offers restaurant style dining, activities, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, 24 hour onsite nursing, salon, and much more! Owner: Brookdale Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

4600 Bowling Blvd, St. Matthews, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 721-7500 • belmontvillage.com

Exceptional Senior Living

6901 Carslaw Court Prospect, KY 40059 (502) 415-8663 • ExceptionalSeniors.com

Number of beds: 65 Cost per month: Personal Care Studio: $3500 (plus levels of care) 1 Bedroom: $4600 plus levels of care 2 Bedroom: $5000 plus levels of care Memory Care: $5800 Special services: 24-Hour Onsite Nurses, Restaurant-Style Dining, Movie Theater, Salon, Fitness Center, Outdoor Courtyard, Anytime Bistro, Wireless Internet. Owner: Exceptional Senior Living Payment Accepted: private

The Forum at Brookside

200 Brookside Dr, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 245-3048 • theforumatbrookside.com

Number of beds: 24 Cost per day: $204, $236, $284 Special services: Heartfelt care and skilled staff provide personal care for your loved one’s comfort, quality, and engaged lifestyle. Beautiful campus conveniently located in eastern Jefferson County. Owner: Five Star Senior Living, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, private ins., LTCi

903 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 244-4244 • brookdale.com

Forest Hills Commons

9107 Taylorsville Rd Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 499-5533 ascseniorcare.com/location/forest-hills-commons/

Number of beds: 120 PC, 30 PC Memory Care Cost per day: $204, $236, $284 Special services: Variety of floor plans with patio or balcony options: studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom; Personalized support services by licensed nursing staff around the clock; Wide range of engrossing social and recreational programs. Also offering a specialized memory care neighborhood catering to all resident needs. Owner: American Senior Communities Payment Accepted: private

Masonic Home of Louisville — The Pillars Assisted Care Center 3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-4907 • masonichomesky.com

Number of beds: 84 Cost per day: $155-204 Special services: 2011-12 Personal Care Facility of the Year. Private rooms and couples suites. On-site podiatry, dentistry and optometry. Activities through Inspirations program. 24/7 security. Rehab and dialysis clinic. Salon, theater and restaurants on campus. Owner: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, private ins.

Morning Pointe of Louisville

Nazareth Home

Number of beds: 73 Cost per day: $106 & up Special services: Conveniently located near Watterson Trail, a new, single level, state-of-the-art Senior Living/Personal Care community on nine acres. Comfortable home-like environment. Medical component with 24-hour licensed nursing and staff. Owner: Morning Pointe Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Number of beds: 33 Cost per day: $161 Special services: Personal Care program includes apartments and activities designed for independence and choice. All rooms are spacious to promote recovery, privacy and family involvement. Owner: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Payment Accepted: private

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

2000 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 459-9681 • nazhome.org

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Nazareth Home – Clifton

Parr’s at Springhurst

Number of beds: 31 Cost per day: $147-$165 Special services: Personal Care program includes apartments and activities designed for independence and choice. All rooms are spacious to promote privacy and family involvement. Owner: Nazareth Home, Inc. Payment Accepted: private

Number of beds: 79 apts. Cost per day: $137-$209 Special services: All-inclusive pricing structure. Offers licensed personal care in a beautiful apartment setting. Studio, 1 BR and 2 BR floor plans. Three restaurant-style meals, daily housekeeping, transportation, beauty salon, ice cream parlor, Bistro, engaging activities and Nurses 24 hours/7 days per week. Owner: Baptist Homes, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

2120 Payne Street Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 895-9425 • sacredheartlou.org

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

Symphony at Oaklawn

Treyton Oak Towers

Number of beds: 56 Cost per day: $146-$242 Special services: Studio, 1 bedroom & 2 bedroom apartments with support from nurses and caregivers 24/7. Beautiful courtyards, salon, wellness center, community vehicle & van transportation, social & recreational activities, and meals. Owner: Compass Pointe Healthcare Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Number of beds: 40 Cost per day: $154-$203 Special services: Serving Louisvillians for 33 years; Spacious private apartments; restaurant style dining; daily activities; on site therapy, wellness center, dentist; salon and more; devoted staff uniquely equipped to enhance every stage of life. We are a continuum of care community. Owner: Third and Oak Corporation Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

100 Shelby Station Drive, Louisville, Ky 40245 (502) 632-5500 • symphonyatoaklawn.com

211 W. Oak St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 589-3211 • treytonoaktowers.com

Barton House 6830 Overlook Dr, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 423-7177 • Cost per month: $5790

Brookdale Stonestreet 9251 Stonestreet Road, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 935-5884 • Cost per month: $2720-$3430

Eastern Star Home 923 Eastern Star Ct. Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 499-5533 • Cost per day: $105

Episcopal Church Home 7504 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 736-7800 • Cost per day: $173-$250

Forest Springs Health Campus 4120 Wooded Acre Lane, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 243-1643 • Cost per day: $103-$132

Park Louisville 10451 Linn Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 423-8776 • Cost per day: $173

Rose Anna Hughes Home at Westminster 2120 Buechel Bank Rd, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 499-9383 • Cost per day: $65-$134

Sunrise of Louisville 6700 Overlook Dr, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 425-0820 • Cost per day: $110

Symphony at Valley Farms 10201 Valley Farms Blvd, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 937-3028 • Cost per day: $114-$194

Thrive Memory Care at Beckley Creek 13700 English Villa Dr, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 337-3088 • Cost per month: $5890

VNA Personal Care 539 S. 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 412-7732 • Cost per hour: $16-$18

Westport Place Health Campus 4247 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 893-3033 • Cost per day: $136-$166

Updates & Happenings Spark a Memory

Residents at Atria Senior Care can reminisce about some of their happiest moments using Atria StoryWise cards which are given to them during the holiday season. The goal is to encourage social interaction and discover the fun of storytelling. Residents pick a card from the box of cards ﹘ each with a topic listed ﹘ and share an experience they’ve had based on the topic. Atria StoryWise is also available as a free app on the Apple App Store. Go to AtriaStoryWise.com for more details.

They Keep On Winning

Masonic Homes of Kentucky received the 2017 LeadingAge National Award for the impactful contributions they are making in the senior community.

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Helpful Resources AGING ADVISOR

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Heartfelt Senior Transitions

Is your aging loved one experiencing recent accidents, worsening chronic health condition, slow recovery from a recent illness, or increasing difficulty managing their activities of daily living (ADLs)? Call today and get advice on what options are available for your loved one whether they want to age-in-place or it is time to explore senior living options. Over 14 years healthcare experience, as a Social Worker I am the one-stop shop for your aging related questions. Before you make any calls, see what NO COST services are available to your loved one with a FREE phone consultation today. If you are feeling overwhelmed, simply pick up the phone and call for a FREE consultation.

If you’re searching for senior housing and you feel overwhelmed with all of the choices, research & emotions, then I have something you’ll be interested in: FREE, low stress, expert help for senior living placement. What most people do is research private pay senior housing on their own but this can impact their health, be overwhelming & their emotions complicate decision making. If the only thing you get from the help of Heartfelt Senior Transitions is reduced stress, informed choices, more family time, better sleep & peace of mind that you’re making the right move, then it’d be worth the easy call. Be at peace when you sign your lease! Call today! Amy Elzy, MSGC heartfeltsenior.com • 502.338.3658 • amy@heartfeltsenior.com

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ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS

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Pitt and Emison

Senior Home Transitions

Does your loved one have the legal documents they need? We can provide a will, trust, power of attorney, health care power of attorney, HIPPA agreement, and living will. Is there a nursing home in the future? Please call us immediately to help preserve assets. Do not “spend down” below $2,000 and then apply for Medicaid. We can save approximately half of the assets in an emergency situation or almost all of the assets in advance. Was your parent in the military? We may be able to obtain the Veteran’s Pension to defray costs. We also handle probate, guardianship, and special needs trusts. Call us for your free consultation.

After hospitalization and/or rehab what’s next for your loved one? Having personally gone through the process of placing a loved one after rehab, I know how confusing the options can be. Particularly if you only have a short time to find that new home! I have personally vetted and visited each community and will help you find the perfect new home based on your financial situation and personal needs, whether assisted living, memory care or skilled care. I can also assist with Veteran’s Benefits. All at NO COST to you! Trusted by more physicians and healthcare professionals than any other referral service. Patti Naiser • SeniorHomeTransitions.com • 502.396.9228

Jane Schmidt, Elder Law Attorney • 502-721-7139 • pittemison.com

Meet Our Quarterly

Patti Olsen is our quarterly Care Package for the Caregiver winner. The prize package includes: 4 hours of sitter service from Home Instead Senior Care and admission for two to a Derby Dinner Playhouse performance. Patti Olsen is her husband’s caregiver and health advocate. In 2014, Mike was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a terminal disease that causes scarring on the lungs. He has been on the waiting list for a double lung transplant at Jewish Hospital Trager Transplant Center for a year and half. “They give you between two and five years to live, but most patients don’t make it beyond two years,” he says. Three years later, Mike has turned his passion for life into an awareness campaign and says the emotional and physical support Patti provides has been instrumental. “My wife

is a superhero caregiver. After she works 40-50 hours a week as a bank teller at Fifth Third, she cooks for me, tends to me through the night, and carries my oxygen tank whenever we go out,” he says. Patti, who recently became a health ambassador for the Institute for Healthy Air, Water, and Soil, has been supporting her husband in his efforts to educate the community about IPF in hopes of finding a cure. The couple has released three documentaries, meets with politicians regularly, and offers support to other IPF patients. Despite her multiple responsibilities Patti doesn’t allow discouragement to get in the way. “I’ve found that I must keep my heart true and honest. When I’m angry and overwhelmed, I address it, find a solution and become determined to overcome it,” she says.

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Caregiver Winner

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Connie’s World

Smart Call I give in. I give up. I gave it my all to hold out against technology and hold on to my 20-year-old flip phone that did not have texting. It didn’t bother me, but it certainly seemed to bother everyone around me. I felt like the last person alive who did not own a smartphone and who did not text. Could the word “smart” have something to do with the situation? If so, I can almost hear the catchphrase from the 1960’s comedy Get Smart: “Would you believe” Connie is too dumb to get a smartphone? Most of my girlfriends thought I was being stubborn, not to mention cheap. They never failed to mention the inconvenience I was causing them since they could not simply text me for lunch, tennis, or whatever. They never failed to remind me how much trouble it was for them to have to email me or, God forbid, call me at home on my (gasp) land line. Who even has this ancient relic anymore, I could feel them wondering? The truth is I only used my flip phone for family and emergencies, so I rarely gave out the number. I could not help noticing that whenever I would fill out paperwork for a doctor’s visit of any kind, I just knew they were secretly

Connie Meyer writes regularly for Today’s Transitions. You can reach Connie at ConnieL605@aol.com.

scoffing at the “NA” I wrote by the line saying “cell phone.” Instead of meaning “non-applicable,” I kept imagining that everyone was thinking “non-accommodating” instead. I reassured myself that I was not living my life for anyone else’s convenience. I was determined to stick by my stand that the convenience of smartphones was inconvenient to me. I could not think of anything more annoying than the constant beeping and singing of silly songs that I always heard in any kind of group. I still maintain that it doesn’t matter if you are in the theatre or in a class of some kind where you have been directed to please turn off your cell phone, there is always at least one in the crowd who forgets or thinks he is so special he need not comply. I remember when my sons were in high school in the late ’90s. They kept begging us for a “beeper.” I told them unless they became doctors, they could forget it. Now it seems as if everyone has reached the “doctor” status of importance that their smart phones seem to imply. What happened to the good old days when you called someone for conversation and found it was a good time to talk? I am reluctant to call just to talk anymore for fear of finding the

Was Connie indeed the last person alive who didn't own a smartphone and who didn't text?

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one I am calling standing in line, shopping, or worse — in the car driving. I do not want to be responsible for an unknown number of cars piled up on the expressway. How many times have you found yourself driving behind someone on the road who did not realize the light changed because they were so busy talking on the phone? It feels as if no one has a real conversation anymore. Everywhere you look people are focusing on the phone in their hand instead of into the face of the person closest to them. In any group, you see people’s heads bent over their phones. Maybe that is why so many people are in therapy today. They have to pay someone to actually talk to them. Of course anyone who has been in therapy can tell you that talk is definitely not cheap. Today there are therapy apps so you can text your problems to a therapist instead of visiting an office. OK — enough ranting. I have now joined the ranks of smartphone owners who text. I cannot say I am thrilled about it, but then the feature is still new to me. What my sons don’t seem to understand is that I take great pride in my excellent typing skills. I won an award in high school for typing. Trying to text breaks all the rules I learned to live by. We were taught to type by touch. We were taught never to look at the keys but to type from memory. As I painstakingly try to punch the tiny letters on my smartphone with one finger, I long for my iPad with the keyboard I rely on to type so effortlessly. Everyone assures me I will get used to it. Everyone assures me I will love texting. Since I try never to say never, I will say that time will tell. In the meantime, I remind myself that I am not everyone.