The money has been counted and the more than 2,000 residents from the Lexington area who joined the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Aug. 25 raised more than $250,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. “The generous donations allow us to continue the support of research for a cure as well […]
Alzheimer’s is a growing public health crisis. In 2017, the U.S. spent $259 billion in direct costs caring for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, $175 billion of which came in direct costs to Medicare and Medicaid. And while Congress has more than tripled Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding at the National Institutes of […]
Times have changed. When I entered the financial industry over 20 years ago “Estate Planning” primarily focused on two specific issues: Having to endure the “Probate” process when settling an estate. Paying tax on the portion of an estate not covered under the “Federal Estate Tax Exemption.” Those concerns have changed because of the following […]
When it came time to write a story about how to plan for your final resting place, I was the ideal person for the job because I’m an aging Baby Boomer and I knew nothing about the subject. Thankfully, Miles Penn, a horticulturist and one of about two dozen employees at Lexington Cemetery, led me […]
We all know that as we age our bodies lag behind. We can’t run as fast, lift as much, even stay awake as long as we once did. The same thing is true of our eyes and visual systems, said Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles. By age 60, Dr. Graebe said, everyone’s […]
If you want to know the secret to longevity, it’s best to ask someone who’s been around a while, who’s given the idea serious thought and has worked extensively in the field. Virginia Bell more than qualifies. Bell, who turned 95 this year, is a Lexington author and world renowned developer of the Best Friends […]
Holidays are a time for family togetherness and memories, but they also can be a time filled with stress & sadness for families living with dementia. A person in the early stage of a dementia-related disease may experience a more intense sense of loss during the holidays because of the changes he or she is […]
GENERAL Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living 699 Perimeter Drive 269-8021 / www.bgaaail.org Information about aging service programs throughout the Bluegrass, including senior citizens centers, in-home care programs, adult day care programs, and the Family Caregiver Support Program. Central Kentucky Radio Eye 1733 Russell Cave Road 422-6390 / www.radioeye.org Radio Eye provides […]
