My first act as a mother was to hold my newborn. The intense power of that moment solidified my emotional connection to my son. Then when I visited my grandmother in the hospital, my initial instinct was to take her hand in mine like I’d done countless times as a little girl. The … [Read more...] about Learning to Grieve in a Pandemic
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A New Way of Helping Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s
If you’re caring for someone who has been newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia, Wesley Manor will be offering a free virtual presentation to support caregivers on November 10 from 3-4pm. Dr. Benjamin Mast, a licensed clinical psychologist and … [Read more...] about A New Way of Helping Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s
Watch His Film About How to Get Fit
Ten years ago at the age of 70, Kentucky native and author Jim Owen says he was a mess. “About three times a year, I’d injure my back to the point of excruciating pain. My knees were shot, my right rotator cuff was frozen, I was at least 25 pounds overweight and I had very low … [Read more...] about Watch His Film About How to Get Fit
Book Club: Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows
While the pandemic may continue to force us to social distance, great books will always be able to bring us together and allow us to travel to new places and experience new cultures. That is why the Louisville Book Babes book club hasn’t let the current state of the world derail … [Read more...] about Book Club: Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows
The Dos and Don’ts of Recovery
Scott Jerke of VNA Health at Home and Dr. Nyagon Duany of Norton Orthopedic Institute offer the following dos and don’ts for surgical recovery:• DO always follow the restrictions that your surgeon gives you.• DON’T try to do too much too soon.• DO prepare yourself for not just … [Read more...] about The Dos and Don’ts of Recovery