Positive effects of pets for seniors
Pawsitively Positive Effects for Pets and Seniors "Take two Labradors and call me in the morning.” AARP reports that “dog-owning seniors have lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol than their petless peers. Having a dog also reduces the risk of heart attack — and boosts your chances of long-term survival if you have one.” Good company makes good common sense, and it’s...
How to downsize, declutter, de-stress
Less is More Downsize, Declutter, and De-Stress Minimalism and simplicity have become such popular movements, it’s no longer just the baby boomers who are looking to downsize, declutter, simplify, and organize. The LA Times found that the average American home contains around 300,000 items. And according to the Wall Street Journal, Americans spend $1.2 trillion each year on nonessential goods —...
UK hosts ‘Thank You’ Lunch for vaccine and testing volunteers
University of Kentucky Dining provided a complimentary thank you lunch to honor the volunteers who have made it possible for UK and UK HealthCare to provide public COVID-19 testing and vaccinations over the last several months. Employee and student volunteers come from many areas across UK’s campus, including UK HealthCare and the colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Nursing...
Senior Expo Drive-Thru at Preston Greens
Preston Greens Senior Living hosted a Senior Expo drive-thru event for local senior residents and their families to collect information and resources available in Lexington, KY from multiple community partners.
Covid vaccinations begin at senior living facilities in Lexington
Vaccinations for staff and residents at senior living facilities in Lexington have begun. Much of the staff and residents at Friendship Towers at Sayre Christian Village have already received their vaccinations. Kentuckians who are at least 70 years old, as well as first responders and educators, are among the Phase 1b priority group to receive their vaccination. The distribution schedule for...
