LASC’s Day of the Dead Festival Scheduled for Nov. 1
LASC’s Day of the Dead Festival Scheduled for Nov. 1 The 10th annual Day of the Dead, or “Dia de los Muertos,” festival will bring Latino and non-Latino families together for a fun, participatory experience. The Tuesday, Nov. 1 festival hosted by the Living Arts & Science Center at the Old Episcopal Burying Ground […]
When Should My Family Consider Hospice Care
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 […]
2016 Fall Festivals
BI-WATER FARM FESTIVALS OF FALL 877 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown (502) 863-3676 / www.biwaterfarm.com 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Noon-7 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Fall festivals are open 7 days a week. $10 general admission, free for children 2 & under. See website for times and complete listing of festival adventures. BLUEGRASS RAILROAD MUSEUM […]
Dr. Graebe Sees the Light (Therapy)
Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, is a visual specialist who thinks outside the box, but even he was skeptical of syntonic-photo therapy or light therapy. Here’s how it works: Patients look down a device called a syntonizer, a two-and-a-half foot tube with a light bulb at the bottom equipped with different filters. […]
Head Bumps Should Not be Ignored
Our brains are very soft and delicate, sort of like big blobs of gelatin or uncooked tofu. They are suspended in our hard, bony skulls by layers of tissue called meninges. Cerebrospinal fluid fills most of the space in between our brains and our skulls – the fluid cushions our brains against normal everyday jostling. […]
Positive Parenting: ‘Peaceful Parent’ Book Enlightens Local Mom
Ellen Fairbanks of Lexington is the mother of 3½- and 2-year-old boys and is expecting her third child in November. She participated in a book club this summer and says the experience was life-changing for her and her young family. The book she read was “Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids,” by Dr. Laura Markham. (You […]
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
Little Goblins Galore Halloween Party at McConnell Springs on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 1-5 p.m. offers a kid friendly event for those 12 and under. Children can meet-and-greet in costume along a trail filled with friendly characters – many of whom you’ve seen before in movies. The festivities will include a petting zoo, carnival […]
Birth Advocacy Resources
Education is a powerful tool when creating your birth plan. It’s important to have all the information available so you can make informed decisions about your maternity care. Here are some resources to use if you are seeking support or information when making a birth plan: Improving Birth What they do: Promote evidence-based care and […]
Car Seat Safety Basics
September 18-24 is National Child Passenger Safety Week. Did you know 75-90% of car seats are used incorrectly? Kaitlyn Silvestri Ellis, a local Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, shared some tips on car seat safety. How to choose which car seat is right for your child’s age and size: Children under 2 should always rear […]
Reach Out to a Grieving Friend
Reach Out to a Grieving Friend
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Concussions: Treating Vision Issues
Concussions: Treating Vision Issues
Concussion awareness has never been higher in the U.S. parents, who increasingly realize the importance of taking all head injuries seriously.
How to Keep Kids Healthy at School
How to Keep Kids Healthy at School
Any time kids are placed into rooms together, there is bound to be sickness. Germs – both bacteria and viruses – spread.
Liberate Kids From tyranny of Indoors
Liberate Kids From tyranny of Indoors
Do you want your child to be physically strong? Lean and fit? Have a good imagination? Be able to focus and attend to things?
Hike It Baby Gets Families Outdoors in Lexington
When Keira Wickliffe Berger moved to Lexington from Michigan one year ago, she was excited for the hiking opportunities the area could offer. She and her husband are “outdoorsy types,” and she wanted to continue the hobby of hiking with her one-year-old son along. Berger read about an organization called Hike It Baby online and […]
How to Respond to A Disrespectful Teen
How to Respond to A Disrespectful Teen
Feeling disrespected is something that really drives parents to react strongly.
Circumcision: Parents Have Final Say
Circumcision: Parents Have Final Say
Since the decision to circumcise an infant involves more than just medical factors, it is a subject of intense debate.
A New Member of Dr. Graebe’s Team
A New Member of Dr. Graebe’s Team
When the topic of Vision Therapy was introduced in optometry school, something clicked for Dr. Rebecca Swartzentruber, the newest optometrist at Dr. Rick Graebe’s Family Eyecare Associates office in Versailles.
Did You Know? Anyone Can Refer Someone to Hospice
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.
Early Memberships to Hamburg YMCA Go on Sale July 11
The YMCA of Central Kentucky will begin selling exclusive charter memberships on Monday, July 11 at a temporary membership sales office located off Pascoli Place behind the new Y, located at 2681 Old Rosebud Road.
Fit Family Challenge: Fitness Tips
Staying Fit During Summer Break