Janet McCarthy is an experienced caregiver who says being adaptable is a key part of effective communication. “We must all have the ability to shift when needed to accommodate all parties,” she says. Being mindful of other people’s needs and feelings is necessary. Of course, … [Read more...] about Hiring a Caregiver: A Need for Flexibility, Patience, and Preparedness
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Better Your Balance
Fitness Classes to Help you Overcome Movement DisordersExtensive research has been done in the realm of movement disorders and show that Tai Chi and yoga, when practiced consistently, have shown improved balance, spatial awareness, reduced fall risk, improved management of stress … [Read more...] about Better Your Balance
Louisville: You Have to see These Costumes (Made out of Paper!)
Many people had a lot of downtime in 2020; so much downtime that they began developing new hobbies and taking up craft projects. The Speed Art Museum’s exhibit Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper, which will run through August 22, 2021, takes the idea of crafting … [Read more...] about Louisville: You Have to see These Costumes (Made out of Paper!)
Hiring a Caregiver: Establishing Expectations
Whether families hire a caregiver privately or through an agency, Kayla Cook, owner and director of Caring Excellence at Home, says they need to let their expectations be known from the first. Do they want the caregiver to engage the client with games and conversation? Do they … [Read more...] about Hiring a Caregiver: Establishing Expectations
They Are Traveling Around on Electric Bikes
Bill Dennis says he feels fortunate that he was able to work in two distinctive fields that he enjoyed. For 22 years, Bill worked for the Western Electric Company. “I loved it because I was working with machines and engineers,” Bill says. When Western Electric closed, he moved on … [Read more...] about They Are Traveling Around on Electric Bikes