Going Places: Meet ITN Bluegrass’s Gale Reece
Take the Ride Meet ITN Bluegrass's Gale Reece Fifteen years ago, Gale Reece left a small family business after 20 years, and says she asked herself, “‘What do I want to do when I grow up?’” She explains, “My grandparents were a tremendous influence on me when I was young. I went to the city Director of Aging Services and she helped...
Central Kentucky Senior Centers
Central Kentucky is home to dozens of Senior Centers. Senior Centers typically vary greatly in programming, but many offer access to social services, meal program info, activities, field trips, ongoing learning opportunities, transportation options and assistance for Seniors, and so much more! Benefits of leisure activities for seniors Socialization through classes, activities and travel Creative expression opportunities through classes and activities ...
I Know Expo founder Gale Reece Looks Ahead
By 2025, it is estimated that 24% of Fayette County will be 60 or over. Although this Spring’s senior living I Know Expo has been postponed til August, founder Gale Reece is already excited about all the programming in store. What might be new about this year’s Expo? Reece says, “What I expect the difference to be is the focus of...
Always Best Care of Lexington Offers Telephone Reassurance Program
Always Best Care of Greater Lexington aims to provide companionship to seniors amid Kentucky’s stay-at-home orders through its proprietary telephone reassurance program, Always In Touch. Always Best Care of Greater Lexington provides senior care services to several communities including Lexington, Versailles, Midway, Georgetown, Winchester, Nicholasville, Paris and surrounding areas. Always In Touch is a free program which offers daily check-ins or weekly socialization calls. “As communities across the...
Is senior programming in Lexington being affected by COVID-19
The city of Lexington has officially suspended programs for senior citizens. Mayor Linda Gorton announced the city will suspend programs for senior citizens, effective Friday, March 13, because of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Beginning on Friday, there will be no programming for seniors at the Senior Center, the Charles Young Center, the Bell House, or Black and Williams Center, which hosts Elder Crafters....
