Lexington breaks ground on new southside Senior Center

Lexington has broken ground on the City’s new Senior & Therapeutic Recreation Center now under construction in Shillito Park on the city's southside (near Fayette Mall).  The neighborhood is popular with seniors, and is home to multiple senior living and memory care facilities. Plans call for a 26,000-square-foot building, with a projected opening date in 2026. Lexington is getting older...

Moving Day 2024 in Lexington

What is Moving Day?  With nearly one million Americans and 10 million people worldwide living with Parkinson’s, the Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s, is an opportunity to join together as a community to honor loved ones, raise awareness, support the life-changing...

Meet Lexington KY’s 2024 Senior Living Communities

Lexington and central Kentucky's beautiful bluegrass region is a top destination for retirement living with all the amenities and healthcare accessibility offered by a college town.  Below is a sampling of local senior living communities that you’ll be introduced to in this year’s 2024 Senior Living Guide.  We extend a very special thank you to all of the advertisers, sponsors, and...

Bright Star Care Opens in Lexington

Bright Star Care has opened in Lexington KY. Providing care and support at home is a challenge many face when supporting the seniors they love most. Home is where you feel most comfortable, and it's where you want to be when you or a family member needs high-quality, compassionate care for your personal and medical needs. Keep your loved one safe...

Gale Reece receives Isabel Yates Service Award

At November's Women Leading Kentucky luncheon, Gale Reece was presented with the Isabel Yates Community Service Award. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton noted Reece "has been a strong advocate for our seniors, helping develop and lead the I Know Expo, ITNBluegrass, Reimagining Home, and Friends of the Lexington Senior Center." The Isabel Yates Community Service Award was established in 2020 to honor...

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