Welcome to the 17th annual Elder Care Tour, an award-winning, one-of-a-kind event in Central Kentucky sponsored by Lexington Family Magazine. Aging can present special challenges to the whole family, especially when a loved one is no longer able to live alone. The Tour is designed to help families address these issues before a crisis hits. […]
For the fist time since its inception nearly two decades ago, Lexington Family Magazine’s Elder Care Tour will take place in the spring – and on a Saturday. The Elder Care Tour, the 17th annual, has a new date – Saturday, May 13, 1:30-5 p.m. Previously, the Tour was held on Sundays in November. “We […]
For the fourth year in a row, Lexington Family Magazine will offer an exciting giveaway contest to attendees of the 16th annual Elder Care Tour in November. The Elder Care Tour has a new date – Sunday, Nov. 13, 1:30-5 p.m. The magazine is giving away two Gaylord Opryland Vacation Packages, including two nights accommodation […]
Sanders-Brown Receives $1 Million Research Grant The University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has received a $1 million grant from the Alzheimer’s Association – the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research. The grant will fund research to be conducted by Dr. Linda Van Eldik, the director of the Sanders-Brown Center. The Alzheimer’s Association’s mission […]
Hospice of the Bluegrass has developed a list of the “10 Things You Need to Know About Hospice of the Bluegrass.” The first five are highlighted here. To see all 10, please go to our website at www.hospicebg.org. Many families say their biggest regret is not calling sooner. Get informed before you need to be. […]
Life, energy, excitement – there are few words that better describe the new Lexington Senior Center, which opened in September in Idle Hour Park. Light pours in through 20-foot high floor-to-ceiling windows. Participants smile and say hello as they amble through the huge open floors. The 33,000 square-foot, $13-million building was designed for older adults […]
For the fourth year in a row, Lexington Family Magazine will offer an exciting giveaway contest to attendees of the 16th annual Elder Care Tour in November. The Elder Care Tour has a new date – Sunday, Nov. 13, 1:30-5 p.m. The magazine is giving away two Gaylord Opryland Vacation Packages, including two nights accommodation […]
All patients and families faced with a serious illness have needs that are individual to them. Hospice of the Bluegrass is here to help and offer support. In fact, the earlier eligible patients are admitted to Hospice, the more they and their families can benefit from the scope of services provided. Signs that may alert […]
For the fourth year in a row, Lexington Family Magazine will offer an exciting giveaway contest to attendees of the 16th annual Elder Care tour in November. The magazine is giving away two Gaylord Opryland Vacation Packages, including two nights accommodation for two, and two tickets to “ICE!,” featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The […]
Considered the model for quality, compassionate care for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury, hospice care involves a team-oriented approach to expert medical care, nursing services, pain and symptom management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient’s and family’s needs and wishes.
