Many people believe that humans need less sleep as we age, but the reality is more nuanced. While it’s true that sleep patterns change with age — resulting in lighter sleep and more frequent awakenings — older adults still need roughly the same amount of sleep as younger adults. The National Institute on Aging recommends […]
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Caregiving
Get Great Sleep At Any Age
Many people believe that humans need less sleep as we age, but the reality is more nuanced. While it’s true that sleep patterns change with age — resulting in lighter sleep and more frequent awakenings — older adults still need roughly the same amount of sleep as younger adults. The National Institute on Aging recommends […]
For Those Who Care: Getting Systems In Place And Sleep Habits
Getting Systems in Place Often, caring for an aging or sick loved one is a slow-moving situation, and you can adapt as you go. However, sometimes it is more sudden, and you are scrambling for information. In either circumstance, there are many things to understand, organize, and relay to any family members going through this […]
Activities
Try This! – Four Not-So-Far Things To See And Do
One of the best parts about living near Louisville is having so many interesting places just a short drive away. This fall, gather a friend or two and enjoy everything from historic walking tours to world-class art, engaging storytelling, and exceptional bourbon. Tell a story Once you’ve got some age and experience under your belt, […]
This Fall Enjoy The 45th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival In This Historic Kentucky Town
Bardstown is less than an hour south of Louisville and is a small town rich with history. It’s the perfect destination for a day trip. Put the Bardstown Arts and Crafts Fair from Oct 10-11 on your calendar. Visitbardstown.com and bardstownmainstreet.com/arts-and-crafts-fair/ for more information. The heart of Bardstown is its Downtown District, a 26-block area […]
Health & Fitness
Actively Seeking The Sun
In the fall of 2025 my husband and I took a trip with a cycling group to Acadia National Park in Maine. The planning started about a year before it happened. It was worth the wait! We were reminded that one of the greatest joys of traveling is connecting with others. I’m excited to share […]
Fitness + Friendship = Pickleball
If you haven’t yet found a way to be active while also being social, you can double your gains if you combine the two. We all know moving keeps us healthy, but the social aspects have been proven to make at least as much of a difference in our well-being as exercise. Check out these […]
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Harvesting Joy – Propagating For Pleasure
By the time autumn rolls around, many people have given up on their plants and gardens. The heat of August and September has taken its toll, and the lure of fun fall activities sounds more appealing than yard chores. Still, there are some individuals who really love plants no matter the weather because of the […]
For Those Who Care: Getting Systems In Place And Sleep Habits
Getting Systems in Place Often, caring for an aging or sick loved one is a slow-moving situation, and you can adapt as you go. However, sometimes it is more sudden, and you are scrambling for information. In either circumstance, there are many things to understand, organize, and relay to any family members going through this […]
Start Creating Plant Art, Music, And New-To-You Spaces
Learning to create might feel uncomfortable at first, but it could lead to a lifetime of joy. Make it a priority this autumn to create something new. Create plant art, like a terrarium at Mahonia Now located in St. Matthews, Mahonia offers a wide variety of plant workshops. The creation offerings are wide, including sand […]
Don’t Trap Your Emotions
One of my most valued insights concerns the power and the importance of emotions. I now believe that the only cure for bad feelings is good feelings; that only creative feelings can outwit destructive feelings. We are not suffering from too much feeling, but from too little. A curse of our age is a certain […]
Try This! – Four Not-So-Far Things To See And Do
One of the best parts about living near Louisville is having so many interesting places just a short drive away. This fall, gather a friend or two and enjoy everything from historic walking tours to world-class art, engaging storytelling, and exceptional bourbon. Tell a story Once you’ve got some age and experience under your belt, […]