Create a No-Fall Zone “Use a non-skid mat in the shower with a portable shower chair and a raised toilet seat with arms as needed. Night lights are important to give good visibility when up at night or going to the bathroom. Attach a removable side rail to the bed and consider … [Read more...] about Caregiver Tip: Slip Proof
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He Creates Instruments Out of Wood
The scent of cut wood and sawdust let me know immediately that I am in a woodworking studio. It’s 97 degrees outside, but this subterranean world of planks and shavings is a few degrees cooler. I visited with Ted Harlan at his shop/classroom/studio located in the lower level of … [Read more...] about He Creates Instruments Out of Wood
Aesthetic Treatment: Get Rid of Scars
When you’re looking for the right aesthetic procedure, Dr. Rana Mays of Mays Dermatology says, “It’s a balance of what you want to gain for your self-confidence and looking your best.” This is why removing facial scars can be a big confidence booster. Dr. Fox, a practicing … [Read more...] about Aesthetic Treatment: Get Rid of Scars
Her Best Advice to Other Caregivers
“I remember caring for my mother and father along with balancing my own family and full-time job. I learned not to feel guilty and inadequate when things didn’t go quite the way I would’ve liked. Caregiving can be very stressful. You tend to think about what isn’t going well. I … [Read more...] about Her Best Advice to Other Caregivers
Pushing Through: Get Inspired by His Health Journey
Have you heard of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)? Though it’s still unknown to many, one local man is committed to raising awareness of the disease in Louisville and beyond. When he was diagnosed with IPF in 2014, Pastor Mike Olsen was shocked. He’d never smoked; how could … [Read more...] about Pushing Through: Get Inspired by His Health Journey