Today's Transitions Caregiving

12/19/2025

There are many simple activities you can do that will attend to your and your loved one’s sensory needs. Here are some ideas for a soothing “sensory diet” to offer your loved one at home to proactively reduce dysregulation, make transitions easier, boost brain activity, and improve quality of life:

Ideas for sensory-friendly activities: a continuation from the article What Do Your Senses Need? – Our Sensory System’s Important Role. Whether your challenge is combating sensory decline or toning down sensory overload, the good news is that there are many simple activities you can do that will...

12/10/2025

Add a little luxury into your life with our winter issue! ✨ Start planning an unforgettable vacation, explore high-end wellness treatments, trade downsizing your home for upscaling, and even learn how to take a fun trip with someone who needs care. Go ahead, treat yourself! 🥂❄️

Find the new issue here: https://bit.ly/4q696uI

12/10/2025

Want to make some adjustments after Thanksgiving to help your loved one with more holiday meals coming up? Here are some quick tips to keep in mind that can help you honor your person’s need for quiet as well as connection.

The holidays can be stressful for our loved ones. Here are a few ideas to help ease the stress and allow them to feel comfortable.

12/05/2025

News you can use from around town: Check out a new fitness opportunity coming soon to the Y, see some care communities recognized nationally, and find practical ideas on encouraging a caregiver this month.

We’re your local source for finding care for your older loved one when you need it. Here are some updates from around town about services, events, and resources that can help you in this season. November is National Family Caregivers Month. If you’re caring for an older family member, your effor...

11/06/2025

If you’re caring for someone with dementia, these practical tips and ideas from the Alzheimer’s Association can help you make holiday family gatherings a success for your visitors and your loved one.

The Alzheimer's Association - Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter

If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, these tips from the Alzheimer’s Association can help you make holiday family gatherings a success for your visitors and your loved one. Prepare your loved one for the family gatheringPreparing your loved one for the upcoming hol...

10/28/2025

Here’s your dose of wholesome for the week: This sweet couple at Village Crossing has been married 80 years! Plus, see what else is happening around the community with new options for home care, adult day health care, and more:

We’ve got our ear to the ground to bring you the word on the street. Here’s what’s going on around Louisville in the world of intentional later living. Good news for people needing rehab  We are fortunate that in Louisville, we have some options for care and rehab we can take confidence in. T...

10/21/2025

These days, you may be able to go home from the hospital on the same day you get your knee replaced. Dr. Arthur Malkani with UofL Health shares about the latest advancements making joint replacement better for patients and surgeons:

“Joint replacements have evolved significantly over the past two decades,” says Dr. Arthur Malkani, chief of adult reconstruction at UofL Health and a professor of orthopedics at University of Louisville School of Medicine.  Advances in surgical procedures, anesthesia, materials used to make th...

10/14/2025

Ever been in a salt cave? Since ancient times, salt has been used to promote health and healing. Today, you can find halotherapy (salt therapy) around Louisville and experience a natural way to address health issues such as breathing problems, allergies, joint and muscle aches, and skin conditions. Learn more:

For centuries, salt has been used to promote health and healing. In ancient Greece and China, people meditated in salt caves and used saltwater steam to ease respiratory complaints. Since the mid-20th century, people in Eastern European countries have visited salt caves to help treat asthma and alle...

10/09/2025

3D-printed assistive devices can make it easier to write, hold silverware, get around with a walker, and much more. Next time a small, everyday task feels like a big hurdle, learn how you might find a 3D-printed solution:

In the 1980s, The Jetsons cast a vision of a future where you could press a button and have anything you needed appear right before your eyes. Now, we are living in that future, and 3D printing makes it possible to do exactly that. Everything from shoes and keychains to NASA technology has been crea...

10/07/2025

You can get professional services such as physical therapy, personal fitness training, or massage without ever leaving your house! Check out some local options and explore what’s possible in the comfort of your own home: https://bit.ly/4nuxdCb

It isn’t at all uncommon for older adults and their caregivers to feel like all they do is leave the house for doctor visits and medical appointments. Not only can this be emotionally draining, it is also physically demanding for both parties. Fortunately, more businesses are recognizing the benef...

10/02/2025

How do you know whether snoring is something you should have checked out? Dr. Strait of Norton Healthcare Pulmonary Specialists advises that if after seven or more hours of sleep at night you find yourself nodding off frequently during the day, having headaches upon waking, or having difficulty concentrating, it would be smart to tell your health care provider about your symptoms.

Learn more:

While snoring is common, and perhaps more so among those individuals with allergies (which might be everyone living in the Ohio River Valley), it isn’t always funny or just annoying. Snoring can be a warning sign of a serious condition: sleep apnea.  There are three types of sleep apnea, but the ...

09/16/2025

Planning a vacation for someone with special needs can seem daunting, but it is possible! Read this advice from a travel agent who specializes in planning trips for those with special needs.

By Mary Ellen BiancoPlanning a vacation for someone with special needs can seem daunting, but it is possible to take a trip to refresh and relax with your loved one. Vicky Spencer-Rouse, specializes in organizing travel details for those with accessibility challenges. Eight years ago she started Spe...