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reetings! What a year we have seen! Since almost the start of 2020, we have had to navigate the waters of a global pandemic. Our members were challenged with how to continue to provide care to our Seniors during this difficult time. Each member likely approached the challenge with a slightly different plan but with one common goal: to keep our Seniors safe and well while continuing to provide health and social services that supported their needs. The way we conduct business has also changed! “Virtual” Zoom calls have replaced in person meetings. Masks and gloves replaced cheek kisses, hugs and handshakes. But we have met the challenge, and I am proud to be a part of such a remarkable group of community members who never ceased doing their jobs despite the uncertainty. The Aging Services Network of Oldham County was formed to provide a networking opportunity for profes-
ANNE W. MCAFEE President, ASNOOC
sionals in the field of aging, in Oldham and surrounding counties. We normally meet monthly to listen to speakers educate us on the various services available to us as providers to better address the needs of the Seniors we serve. We also use our time together to network with each other to solve issues and learn. At this time we are “Zooming” but hope to be together again soon. The Senior Resource Guide is a combined effort of ASNOOC and The Oldham Era. It contains helpful information and resources for those looking for assistance for themselves or for family members. Most of the articles are written by members of ASNOOC
on a variety of topics that are current and vital to the care of seniors and support of families. It is our hope that by reading this magazine, you will learn a little more about the services available to Seniors in and around Oldham County, and how to avail yourself of those services should you need them. If you are interested in becoming a part of our group, or, if you know someone who has a need for the resources discussed, contact Anne McAfee at agingservicesoc@ gmail.com or any of our Board members. Better yet, check out our directory of services! We welcome new members to our group and hope that we will continue to expand our knowledge, expertise and networking opportunities in the future! Kind regards, Anne W. McAfee, President Aging Services Network of Oldham County
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Oh, no! Mom or Dad won’t go!
sking (or needing to tell) a loved one that they should not be living in their home or on their own is an extremely difficult thing to have to do! There are several reasons why someone may need to leave their home and move to assisted living. One of the most common things we hear when talking to families about mom or dad needing assisted living, is they won’t leave their house. We will discuss a few reasons why moving to assisted living may be a necessary move. SAFETY. Sometimes seniors become more confused as they age or develop dementia. Their safety becomes more of an issue. Has mom or dad been burning food on the stove or in the microwave? How do you know they are taking the correct dosage of medication? Even if they are using weekly pill boxes to keep track of prescriptions, what about
COLUMN ERIC SHERRARD Owner KIM NUSS Resident Relations BeeHive Homes of Goshen
over the counter pain relievers? Are you finding mail that hasn’t been opened? Seniors generally want to stay in their home as long as they live but sometimes it’s not safe. They may have a hard time bathing and/or getting dressed because of arthritis. How many times have they fallen in the past year? Assisted living homes such as BeeHive Homes of Goshen can assist with activities of daily living that include showering, dressing, meals, housekeeping, laundry, medication reminders and more. Additionally, they are provided a call pendant and bathrooms are equipped with many safety features. Someone is also available 24 hours a day to look after each resident as
well, if a need arises. Our resident to staff ratio is unique compared to other types of senior living. There are 5/6 residents per 1 staff member here during the daytime and evening hours when residents are awake. When you research assisted living homes please be sure and ask about their resident/ staff ratio. This can make a huge difference for your loved one in the quality of care they receive. EATING HABITS. Another reason to consider assisted living is meals. Is mom or dad eating a lot of processed meals or snacking on junk food? If they’re not getting a balanced diet it can affect how they feel and act. With a new resident to the BeeHive, we have found they become healthier and feel better overall because they are now getting delicious and healthy meals. Continued on Page 25
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Hosparus Health enhances services to help seriously ill sooner
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very day, millions of adults are could benefit. COLUMN living with chronic diseases This type of supportive care is that may shorten their life available at any stage of illness and can be provided together with curaexpectancy and impact their quality Hosparus Health tive treatment. Common diagnoses of life. As the hospice and palliative might include COPD, congestive care provider of choice for families, heart failure, cancer, dementia, and neurologic condiwe know from years of experience there’s a better way tions. to care for these individuals. Hosparus Health has been Our physicians and nurse practitioners have expertise providing compassionate care to patients and families in symptom management, advance care planning and for the past 40 years. We are one of the top 20 nonprofit care coordination, and they’ll help develop individualhospice and palliative organizations in the nation, serving ized care plans that align with a patient’s goals and values. 8,000 patients and their families each year. Just like with our hospice and palliative services, the The rapid growth of the aging population means degoal in this new program is to provide the best possible mand for our services continues to grow. More and more quality of life for patients and their families for as long as people are taking back control of their care, demanding possible. to live better and longer. Hosparus Health is committed The earlier you call, the more we can help to helping the seriously ill stay out the hospital and enjoy Hosparus Health is proud to lead the charge to change optimal living for as long as possible. the face of care for serious illnesses. Our hope is that by A new way to get the services you need investing in new programs and documenting successful In our newest offering, the NP/MD Specialty Visit, a outcomes, we will encourage passage of new insurance board-certified physician or nurse practitioner provides reimbursement opportunities. In the meantime, our a consultative visit that is designed to optimize quality of nonprofit mission enables us to offer these services to life by anticipating, treating and even preventing disease patients who would benefit, regardless of their financial symptoms to minimize suffering. Anyone experiencing situation. Call us today at 502-456-6200 to learn more about how we can help you or someone you love. the symptoms, stress and uncertainty of serious illness
Create more moments. When you’re living life to its fullest, make sure there’s a satisfying end. So, clear the way for more quality time with your family. Get the care you deserve by reaching out to us at 800.264.0521 or visit HosparusHealth.org.
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Communicating with someone with Alzheimer’s
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s an individual progresses helping him/her to express thoughts. COLUMN through an Alzheimer’s/ • If your loved one swears at dementia journey, many you, remember, the word that was changes in that person’s ability to used was probably the one that was communicate will occur. For exammost accessible at that moment. Try ple, the affected person will most to assist your loved one in dealing The Legacy at English Station likely experience difficulty finding with what prompted the negative words to accurately express ideas or emotion. needs, familiar words or nonsense • Point, gesture and demonstrate ideas to your loved words may be substituted for forgotten words, or speech one. Often, these nonverbal expressions will fill in the may cease all together. The individual will also most likeblanks left when words begin to fail. ly experience challenges with understanding words that • Try not to rely on reasoning or logic when commuare being spoken to him/her, especially as the disease nicating with your loved one. Often, this type of thinking progresses. To assist you, the family member, with being will be too complex for someone with dementia. able to maintain communication with your loved one, we • Be careful not to correct them, it will only make suggest the following strategies: them feel worse about the situation. Reminisce on a hap• Slow down when speaking and allow your loved py memory, create a diversion, or ask for assistance from one extra time to express his/her thoughts. your loved one. You could even join your loved one’s per• If your loved one gets “stuck” gently offer the word ception of reality and respond accordingly. It will be less you think is being sought. • If a nonsense word is used, do not draw attention to stressful and much happier for both of you in the end. For more tips or support, please contact The Legacy the incorrect word. Instead, try and figure out what your at English Station at (502) 254-2361. A monthly support loved one was trying to say and respond accordingly. group for Caregivers is held at the campus on the third • Your loved one may become frustrated when words are not easily found. Remain calm and supportive in Friday of every month at 11:30 am.
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nowing whether or not a Assisted living facilities allow your COLUMN loved one needs assisted loved one to maintain strong levels living can be challenging if of independence, while not feeling you don’t know what to look for. To like a “burden” to their families. Your help you determine what is best for loved one will also have the opporyour loved one, here are several signs Forest Springs Health Campus tunity to participate in activities, to watch for: socialize and meet new friends, and • Simple tasks are now laborenjoy healthy, delicious meals. Assome sisted living allows for a safe living environment without • Weight loss/Lack of appetite becoming too impersonal. Your loved one can person• Less mobility/Trouble getting around alize their room or apartment and make it their home. • Disorganization is more noticeable • Difficulty managing their medications They can also come and go as they please, and enjoy a • Personal appearance and hygiene are lacking (Trou- comforting environment. Often times it is more difficult ble brushing their teeth, showering, combing their hair, for you to move your loved one into an assisted living etc.) facility knowing that they are no longer able to care for • Loneliness or need for socialization themselves. However, you should recognize the strong • Lack of interest or motivation potential that your loved one will thrive in an assisted liv• No longer able to drive It is important to recognize ing environment. They will have twenty-four hour care, these signs early and work with your loved one to deteran extensive social calendar, and a life of possibility. mine the most appropriate living situation. For more information about all levels of care available If you wait too long, they may end up injured or in in a Senior Living Community, please call Forest Springs need of additional care or a skilled nursing facility. Assisted living can be the ideal alternative to living at home. Health Campus at (502)243-1643. 12 Senior Resource Guide 2020-21
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ife is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can,” wrote Danny Kaye, beloved Hollywood performer. Kaye’s advice certainly reflected his colorful career. It’s true that the more one expands one’s palette of experiences, the more vibrant life becomes. As you evaluate senior living communities for the next step in your or a loved one’s life journey, look for environments with an array of resources conducive to flourishing. The National Wellness Institute defines Six Dimensions of Wellness — physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual and environmental — which can serve as a guide to enrichment and growth. PHYSICAL. Look for a community fostering physical wellness through excellent health care, nutrition and exercise. Confirm that each resident receives a care plan tailored to individual needs, and that services such as physical, occupational and speech therapy are available onsite. There should be ample access to state-of-the-art fitness equipment designed for older adults and daily group-led exercise programs. The finest senior living communities offer healthful meals prepared from scratch by professional in-house chefs to meet residents’ dietary needs. Look for a variety of dining venues, from casual bistros to formal restaurants with gourmet cuisine. EMOTIONAL. Emotional wellness means having a positive sense of self and feeling connected to others. Consider senior living communities whose staff and environment encourage connectedness. Do compassionate care providers ensure that each care plan promotes independence? Are staff aware of individual care plans, so they have a holistic understanding of each resident? Does the community provide 14 Senior Resource Guide 2020-21
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Anthology Senior Living Louisville
opportunities for emotional development, such as intergenerational art therapy for individuals with memory loss, plus pet therapy and music therapy? Another key to emotional wellness is a sense of fun. At Anthology of Louisville, management and staff lead by example. They turn Kentucky Derby day into a highlight of the year. And when many residents had birthdays the week the COVID-19 crisis hit, they organized a family parade of cars for a motorized birthday party. INTELLECTUAL. Intellectual wellness is cultivated through stimulating mental activities and access to opportunities to expand and share knowledge and creativity. Look for a senior living option offering opportunities to expand residents’ minds. Learning experiences like language courses, sewing classes and lectures by guest speakers should be listed in their calendar. SOCIAL. For social wellness, residents need to feel connected to family and community, with opportunities to enhance friendships. This has been severely challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Senior living communities nationwide have had to implement strict safety protocols such as in-room isolating, social distancing, use of personal protective equipment, screening and testing. Inquire if the community you are considering acted quickly to put programs in place to help residents maintain connectedness to loved ones. Despite difficult circumstances, premium senior living communities
still provide creative and engaging socially distanced activities to promote residents’ mental and emotional wellness and use technology to help residents connect with loved ones. SPIRITUAL. Spiritual wellness encompasses the need for meaning, as expressed in spiritual beliefs and practices. Look for senior living communities providing opportunities for spiritual growth, with spiritual gatherings such as non-denominational services, rosary prayer, hymn singing, devotionals and Shabbat celebrations. ENVIRONMENTAL. Our feeling of wellness is profoundly affected by our environment. Look for a beautifully designed community with welcoming indoor and outdoor spaces. Seek sophisticated accommodations with spacious private suites and a variety of floor plans to meet individual preferences. The best-designed communities offer well-appointed public spaces such as meeting rooms, landscaped courtyards and raised planters for resident gardening. Keep these Six Dimensions of Wellness in mind as you research your or your loved ones’ next home. All six dimensions should be interconnected, strengthening residents as individuals and the community as a whole. The team at Anthology of Louisville is here to help walk you through your decision to move to senior living with care. At Anthology Senior Living, we’ve made it our mission to provide a unique senior living experience that provides our residents with the best in hospitality and care, so they can live their story in a beautiful, meaningful way. We’re honored to be part of your unique life story as you continue to write it every day. To learn more about personal care and memory care, visit AnthologySeniorLiving.com/Louisville.
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2018 survey conducted by You can learn a new skill by COLUMN Cigna insurance concluded taking a class in computer skills or that out of 20,000 adults, a foreign language. Create regular almost half report feeling lonely touch points with people in your weekly calendar such as calls with sometimes or always; feeling left out; Granny Nannies your best friends from back in the not having daily meaningful in-perday or family meal prep. son social interactions or extended Other strategies are group exerconversations; or feeling isolated. cise opportunities; frequenting local shops and eateries A similar piece of research conducted in 2018 by AARP Foundation, an organization dedicated to empow- where proprietors know your name and ask questions about your welfare; volunteering in your community or ering American seniors, reports that 35 percent of adults over 45 grapples with loneliness; this ratio increased to 50 through your religious institution and adopting a companion pet. percent if the adults are making less than $25,000 a year. AARP determined that besides financial stress, a diagnosis of depression or anxiety, living in an urban community and the increased use of technology for communication are identified as factors that increase feelings of loneliness. This study points to the unfulfilling connectivity that texting, messaging on apps and FaceTiming has compared to the genuine face-to-face interpersonal conversation. To combat loneliness, you can join a club that speaks to a genuine interest that you have or will allow you to reconnect with a passion from the past that you miss being involved with.
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inding the Oldham County Public Library was a treasure when I moved to La Grange. The lovely landscaping includes a trail in the woods. And the library itself has an area for every age and interest. One on one tech help is available and has saved my sanity more than once. It’s also saved the inconvenience of a trip to the computer store. Being a retiree and a “magazine-aholic”, I’m able to load up each month with my favorites. This not only saves me money, but I also don’t have to wonder what to do with them when I’m finished. Same goes for the many books I check out. Trying new authors is an adventure, but may mean a quick return to the handy drive up drop box.
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It’s encouraging to see toddlers and teens taking advantage of all the resources offered them. What’s amazing is what is available for adults. I have met so many men and women with common interests at the adult programs. Twice a month on Saturday mornings our Adult Writers’ Group has continued to meet on Zoom. Most of us are wanna-be writers. Some have been in the group several years, but new people are always welcomed. We are encouraged to share if willing, whether from a prompt or a manuscript. One young woman won kudos for just complet-
ing a book she’s worked on for eight years! One of my favorite programs is Book Bingo. It’s not like any bingo you’ve ever played! Each month we become acquainted in a fun and clever way to authors and genres we had never considered reading before. Then there’s the Mystery Book Club. It is popular and peppered with opinions. Seldom do we all agree on how much we like or even dislike a book, but the discussions are entertaining and enlightening. By now, you can tell the library, the staff, and the people I’ve met at OCPL have enriched my life. I hope more people are open to the new experiences that hard work and professionalism have made available in your community.
AGING SERVICES NETWORK OF OLDHAM COUNTY MEMBER DIRECTORY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE Oldham County Family YMCA Karen Wyatt Program Director –Healthy Living 20 Quality Place Buckner KY 40010 kwyatt@ymcalouisville.org 502-222-9358 ADVISORS/CONSULTANTS Oasis Senior Advisors Jeff Crittenden, CSA, President Amy Crittenden jcrittenden@youroasisadvisor.com 502-631-3002 DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT National Seating and Mobility Katy Rhodes, MS, OTR/L, ATP 11003 Bluegrass Parkway, Suite 460 Louisville KY 40299 Katy.rhodes@nsm-seating.com 502-523-5525
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FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home and Cremation Services Ada Rothrock Pre-Planning Family Counselor 706 W. Jefferson Street La Grange KY 40031 502-222-1977 502-396-7984 Ada.rothrock@dignitymemorial.com www.dignitymemorial.com Home Health/Hosparus Granny Nannies Margaret “Lainey” Spooner A6001 Claymont Village Drive Suite 11 Crestwood KY 40014 502-544-2863 Hosparus Health Jason Parroco Hospital Specialist 3532 Ephraim McDowell Drive Louisville KY 40205 502-791-2724
Kindred at Home Mandy Crowe, Home Health Specialist 140 Stonecrest Drive Suite 203 Shelbyville KY 40065 Amanda.crowe@gentiva.com Direct 647-1025 Cell 502-269-4603 www.kindredathome.com HOSPITALS Baptist Health La Grange 1025 New Moody Lane La Grange KY 40031 502-222-5388 baptisthealth.com The Brook KMI 8521 LaGrange Road Louisville KY 40242 Jennifer Henderson Senior Services Director Mitsy Smith, B. S. Community Relations Representative Direct 502-426-6380 Continued on Page 18
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don’t know about you, but I have felt like the Coronavirus is lurking around every corner, sitting at my dining room table, on the hands of a friend, in the sneeze of a stranger. Have you had similar feelings? Then we are not alone. While thankfully the activity of buying and selling homes has been considered an “essential business”, that doesn’t mean that changes haven’t been required in order to keep everyone as safe as possible. If you look at listings online, then the pictures are a helpful first step to decide if you want to see that house in person. It essentially is the “first showing”. But now, more
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than ever, video tours are part of the listing process. That way, you can literally “tour” the property from the safety and comfort of your couch. Now, I don’t necessarily advise actually purchasing a property sight unseen (unless you are an investor and know what you are doing!), but it helps the buyer view FEWER houses in person,
reducing the likelihood of exposure. Using various online tools allows the buyer to narrow down the houses to only those they are sure they would consider purchasing. Realtors are wearing masks and encouraging their buyers to do the same. Additionally, many homes have gloves and sanitizer available at the front door for potential buyers to use. This provides reassurance to the buyer that the seller is doing everything possible to keep the virus from being shared. A seller’s challenge is slightly different, especially if the owner is still living in the home. If you are a seller, ask your Real Estate Agent not to allow
“overlapping” showing times in order to minimize the number of people in the house at the same time. Open houses may be put on hold, or limit groups to one or two at a time. Again, insist on masks, gloves and sanitizer for everyone who comes through your home. Where there is a will, there is a way to safely buy and sell houses. If you are in the market, don’t let Covid-19 stop you! Your Realtor is there to help guide you through the process, now more than ever before! Stay safe and well! Anne McAfee, BS, MHA Realtor, SRES Family Realty amcafee@familyrealty.com 502-415-8980
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The Brook Dupont 1405 Browns Lane Louisville KY 40207 Direct 502-896-0495 Jennifer.henderson@uhsinc.com Mitsy.smith@uhsinc.com www.thebrookhospitals.com LEGAL SERVICES Elder Law of Louisville Eileen Walsh 4500 Bowling Boulevard, Suite 150 Louisville, Kentucky 40207 Office: (502) 410-5080 Facsimile: (502) 899-9095 Email: ewalsh@elderlawoflouisville.com Website: www.elderlawoflouisville.com Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC Kathie Quaife, LPN, CECC, DCP Certified Elder Care Coordinator 920 Dupont Circle, Suite 200 Louisville KY 40207 Direct Dial 502-528-0104 Main 502-581-1111 Kathie@kyelderlaw.com NEWSPAPER The Oldham Era Jane Ashley Pace, Publisher publisher@oldhamera.com Ann Hurst, Advertising ahurst@oldhamera.com Barbara Duncan, Advertising barbara@oldhamera.com Sam Draut, Editor editor@oldhamera.com 105 South Walnut La Grange KY 40031 502-222-7183 oldhamera.com REAL ESTATE/REALTORS Family Realty A Heart for Seniors Anne W. McAfee, Realtor, SRES, MHA 138 Wiltshire Avenue Louisville KY 40207 amcafee@familyrealty.com 502-415-8980 Fackler Homes Laura Fackler, Marketing Director 8013 Lakeside Quarry Drive Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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502-548-0680 pafackler77@gmail.com facklerhomes.com Keller Williams The Withrow Group Jackie Exum, SRES, MSSW, CSW Jackie@teamwithrow.com 502-554-9449 502-345-2557 SENIOR LIVING BeeHive Homes of Goshen Eric Sherrard, Owner 12336 West US Hwy 42 Goshen KY 40026 Sherrardhospitality@yahoo.com 502-885-1063 Brownsboro Park Jay Metcalf, Resident Services Liason 2960 Goose Creek Road Louisville KY 40241 502-429-7700 Countryside Meadows Shawn Zamir 640 Jericho Road La Grange KY 40031 shawnzamir@yahoo.com 502-225-6810 Exceptional Senior Living Crystal Crimmins Community Liason 6901 Carslaw Court Prospect KY 40059 502-791-1361 Crystal.crimmins@ exceptionalseniors.com Forest Springs Health Campus Tara Duverge, Villa Lifestyle Director 4120 Wooded Acre Lane Louisville KY 40245 tara@forestspringshc.com 502-216-7258 www.trilogyhs.com forestspringshc.com Kelsey Hill Forest Springs Health Campus Kelsey.hill@forestspringshc.com 502-523-9224 502-243-1643 The Forum at Brookside Susan Dobina Marketing Assistant
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Nazareth Home responds with love and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic
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uring this troubling time, as on their mental health. We try daily to COVID-19 sweeps our naremind staff to take care of themselves, tion and the world, we have and we strive to create a working enbeen hard at work at Nazareth Home vironment that still allows for celebraensuring the safety and health of our tions and fun, from wacky hair day, to residents above all else. The sacrifices free lunch to afternoon ice cream treats. in this endeavor have affected everyone In implementing these new pracinvolved – from our employees who tices, we felt that the most important MARY HAYNES isolate at home to protect our elders, to of all was transparent communication President and CEO Nazareth Home the elders and their families who could with staff, elders and families. Everyone not see each other in person due to our in our community needs to know at strict regulations. Unfortunately, this all times how we are doing and what unprecedented time is about sacrifice – about staying challenges we are facing. home so your loved ones are safe; about wearing a mask Since public health information related to COVID-19 to protect those you love; and about putting others’ safe- can change on a moment’s notice, we quickly convey the ty above one’s own needs. latest updates to our teams via our OnShift messaging Nazareth Home responded decisively and early to service. For the elders’ families, we use a service called the pandemic by closing our doors to visitors at both of One Call Now that sends texts and emails with the latest our campuses before it was mandated. While this helped updates in addition to personal phone calls. We have put keep our elders safe, it had the negative effect of isolating all of our social media platforms to good use as well. them from social interaction, which is a critical part of Before COVID-19, prior to admission, we met every physical and mental well-being, and very important to elder, either in their home or at the hospital or facility our healing mission at Nazareth Home. where they were staying. Unfortunately, that has now We knew we must remain true to Nazareth Home’s changed. However, we are committed to connecting with mission of nurturing strong relationships between our each elder and their families, whether via phone, zoom team, the elders and their families. A key component is meeting, or as restrictions allow, in person and with never to take for granted the importance of each group in families. It is crucial to us that everyone feels safe and our community. comfortable upon admission. And thus, as a team, we brainstormed to find creative While COVID-19 has brought challenges and difficulways for the elders to see their family members. We have ties unlike any I’ve faced as the leader of Nazareth Home provided Skypes and FaceTiming, scheduled window for almost two decades, I know we will come out of this visits, orchestrated drive-by parades, and created family stronger. We are committed to using the lessons learned photo albums using It’s Never 2 Late (iN2L) technology to better protect the most vulnerable populations now for the elders. and in the future, and to serving elders with the perDuring this time, we have seen the bond between son-centered care they deserve. staff and elders grow. Our elders teach us about how they If you have a loved one in need of long-term care have survived hard times in the past, and we work to or rehab, reach out to our Director of Admissions at keep them engaged and healthy while isolated. our Highland campus, Sharon Wikert, at sweikert@ Our dedicated staff continues to do everything nazhome.org or for our Clifton campus, Jeanine Perpossible to protect the elders living at our Highlands and nosky, at jpernosky@nazhome.org. Clifton campuses. Working closely with state and local health officials, we utilize the latest information and prene cautions to ensure the elders and employees are safe. coup ws • eve nts ons • We created separate COVID-19-only units to accom& mo opinions modate COVID-19 positive elders, with the same nurses, The O re ldham aides, therapists and support staff only providing care Era in these units. Employees have isolated themselves at home, and we ramped up testing of both elders and staff, with staff being tested weekly or more. In Print & Online | Subscribe Today! These working conditions made it imperative that we 502-222-7183 | www.oldhamera.com focus not only on our employees’ physical health but also
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he Hallmark House is a preare customized to include dietary COLUMN mier personal care, Alzheirestrictions or needs. We offer daily mer’s and Memory Comcare programs including activities munity, nestled in beautiful Norton such as gardening, art classes, pet Commons neighborhood. therapy, cooking and similar events. Our community is open concept Also included in our all inclusive with 32 apartments surrounding the monthly rate is housekeeping and living space. Our staff provides aslaundry. Respite stays upon availabilHallmark House sistance with activities of daily living ity. Hallmark House is proud of their such as bathing, dressing, grooming deficiency free survey obtained in and medication administration. July 2020. In order to maintain the highest level of function, we If Hallmark House could be of any assistance or if you also offer onsite physical, occupational and speech thera- have any questions about our community, please call us py up to five days a week. at 502-290-6706 or visit our website at Hallmarkhouseky. Our executive chef prepares full service meals that com and view our virtual tour.
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Residents also look forward to the gatherings around the dinner table with their friends. Our chef-prepared meals are often talked about by the residents. We often hear comments (pre-COVID) from visitors, “It smells so good in here!” SOCIALIZATION. Socialization is another big concern. It’s easy for seniors to become isolated in their own home, especially ones that don’t drive anymore. Even if someone does drive, they can still feel lonely and even become depressed. At the BeeHive of Goshen, we are a small home with only 16 rooms, so our residents are not forgotten. Several activities throughout the week are enjoyed, including weekly exercise classes. We have an exercise program at our home where residents are encouraged to exercise, participate in movement games and drink water between meals. AFFORDABILITY. Another concern for many individuals concerned about a move to assisted living is affordability. Sometimes, people feel they cannot afford assisted living. There are, however, different options to help cover costs and we offer assistance in determining how
resources may be used. Sometimes people are afraid that when they move in somewhere, costs will go up (due to level of care increases) and then not be able to afford the home. An example: Mom can put her own shoes on now but if in five months she needs help with her shoes, will costs rise for needing more services? BeeHive Homes of Goshen does not have level of care increases. All food, activities and provided care are included in one monthly price and will not increase as needs arise. When budgeting, it helps to know what the costs are going to be and what increases may occur. This is something else to ask
about when researching assisted living options. In summary, although a loved one may be afraid or say that they are not going to assisted living, as difficult as it may be, you may have to take the responsibility to help explain that it is for their best interest. With such important issues as safety, dietary concerns and/or lack of socialization becoming a major priority for their lives, assisted living may become a necessary move. These are a few reasons why it is important to consider assisted living for a family member or loved one when living by themselves is no longer a safe option. Senior Resource Guide 2020-21 25
Seven tips to help in your search for a senior living community families. You can find them on a vari1. TYPE OF CARE COLUMN ety of different websites. Also check The first step is to decide what to see how unbiased organizations type of care your senior loved one relike J.D. Power rate the company quires. How much care and support that manages any community you do they need each day? Are they a candidate for an independent living are considering. apartment or villa, or does your famFinally, ask the community for ily elder need the added support that a copy of their state survey results. Sunrise Senior Living Louisville caregivers in an assisted living comMany keep them in a binder in their munity provide? Has your loved one reception area or executive director’s recently been diagnosed with some form of dementia? office. This will help you better understand how well the While assisted living might be a good short-term community performs on site visits by state regulators. solution, you might want to consider a senior living comDepending on the state in which you live, some of munity that offers both assisted living and memory care. these results are also published online. If you aren’t sure what type of care your senior family member needs, take a few minutes to complete the Sun5. ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES rise Care Questionnaire. In fewer than five minutes, you One primary reason older adults chose to move to a will have a better idea about what type of senior housing senior living community is the opportunity to socialize your loved one likely requires. and participate in daily life enrichment activities. When you visit each community, take time to join or observe 2. STAFF TRAINING AND LONGEVITY an ongoing activity. When you talk with the staff at each community, Also review the community’s weekly or monthly make a point to ask about caregiver training and turncalendar to see what kinds of programs are scheduled. over. Having a well-trained, experienced team of caregiv- As you tour, pay attention to whether or not there are ers is vital to resident health and happiness. informal groups of residents enjoying a cup of coffee, a A tenured staff also promotes continuity of care, card game, a movie, or another type of socializing. This is which allows residents and caregivers to build meaningan essential part of everyday life in a senior community. ful relationships. 6. CHANGING NEEDS 3. STYLE OF COMMUNITY It’s important to know how the community handles Each senior living community has its own unique changing needs. It might be that a senior has been hospersonality. Some are formal, while others are more pitalized for an illness or surgery and needs a little extra relaxed. Which one is your loved one most comfortable assistance to recover once they are home. Sometimes, with? Is having an opportunity to dress up for dinner however, a senior has a change in health that requires each night exciting to them, or would they prefer a more more permanent help. casual community where jeans at dinner are standard? Is the community able to handle those changes, or As you tour communities, take notes about each one’s will your loved one be forced to move again? One addienvironment and culture and if you could see your family tional question to ask is what conditions, if any, would member living happily there. require a senior to move? An example might be if the senior develops Alzheimer’s disease or another form of 4. SURVEYS, REVIEWS AND AWARDS dementia. Take time to search for and read reviews from other 7. UNDERSTAND THE COMMITMENT Be sure to ask for a copy of any contracts and documents you will have to sign so that you understand what kind of commitment is required. Does the contract require a long-term commitment, or is it a month-to-month lease? What happens if your family member doesn’t like it there and wants to move? Are deposits or entrance fees refundable? 26 Senior Resource Guide 2020-21
What is a senior real estate specialist and why do you need one? A Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) is a Realtor who has received specialized training that is tailored to the unique needs of maturing Americans who need to buy and/or sell real homes. Agents with this certification are prepared to optimally guide senior clients with the best options and information for such impactful decisions. A Senior Real Estate Specialist is particularly knowledgeable regarding transitions pertaining to downsizing, moving to low maintenance or maintenance-free communities, and senior living communities. A Senior Real Estate Specialist is equipped to work beyond the scope of a typical Realtor: • An SRES® can refer you to local geriatric care managers, senior groups, and agencies within the community that provide in-home or out-of-home services. • An SRES® is trained to be patient with their senior clients. They refer clients to specialists who will prepare the home for listing. They also refer to tax specialists and elder law attorneys who help prepare the estate prior to selling and ensure financial protection. • An SRES® can direct you to
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community, government, and private programs designed to provide additional financial assistance. Unfortunately not all seniors are aware of existing programs that can significantly save them money. • An SRES® can connect you with a professional who assists in finding the right senior living community for your needs. As our population continues to age, the number of senior living communities has grown exponentially. There are free services available to find the right community for you. SRES Realtors frequently collaborate with other community professionals in order to ensure all needs are met throughout the process. Senior Real Estate Specialists are also prepared to work closely with loved ones as these transitions often involve additional family members.
An SRES is uniquely equipped to support loved ones in dealing with estate sales as well. Many seniors and their families have questions specific to their individualized needs and situation. We invite you to attend a free community offering, ‘Donuts and Downsizing, An Educational Panel for Seniors and Family’. Discussion topics about real estate decisions, long-term planning, and care options are presented by a panel of elder law attorneys, Senior Real Estate Specialists/Realtors, and senior placement professionals. Our goal is to facilitate open conversation with the public to dispel myths, educate, and provide resources to get you on the best path possible. Call Jackie Exum for details and to RSVP at 502-345-2557. This article was contributed by Jackie Exum. Jackie is a Senior Real Estate Specialist with Kentuckiana Senior Advocates at The Withrow Group, Keller Williams Realty Louisville East. Jackie is also licensed as a Certified Social Worker in Kentucky. For questions or further assistance, please email Jackie@teamwithrow. com or call/text 502-345-2557. Senior Resource Guide 2020-21 27
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ongratulations! After spending time in skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, it is time to go home. A safe and successful transition to home depends on careful preparation. It is important to think about your needs before you return home and begin planning prior to discharge. Here are some things to consider: • Understand that there will be an adjustment period. Things may not be as they were before your illness or injury, and that is okay. Your skilled nursing and rehabilitation team have been working with you toward a safe transition, but there will likely be more work to do as you adapt to being home again. • Work with your therapy team in advance and plan for a home assessment if possible. A thorough home assessment allows you to return home with the therapists for an hour or so to go through your typical routine. This can reveal to you and your therapists the functional skills that still need to be addressed while you have time left in the nursing and
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rehabilitation facility. This also allows time for any modifications to be made to the home to help improve success upon your return. • Work with your nursing staff, social services department, and therapy team. Communicate your needs, ideas, concerns, and any questions you have about returning home. • It is okay to ask for help! Know and understand your personalized plan for your return, such has who will be staying with you or how you will get in touch with others if you need help. • Ensure you know your medications and how to take them. • Make sure you understand any dietary changes that were made. Know what to eat and when (for example some medications should be taken with food). If your food or liquid textures have been altered, make
sure you and your family understand how to prepare them. • Be comfortable and know how to use any adaptive equipment hat is recommended for you (for example a cane, reacher, dressing aid, shower chair, etc.). • Be sure you understand and can safely follow your home exercise programs. • Make sure you have a transportation plan for follow up appointments and outpatient therapy if needed, shopping, and outings. • If you are going home with home health services be sure you have the name and contact information you need and that initial appointments have been set up before you leave. • Ask about resources available in your community that will help you remain successful and as independent as possible. Services may be available to help with meal delivery, housekeeping, transpiration, companionship, and fitness programs. Returning home after skilled nursing and rehab care is an exciting, but challenging time. Advanced planning and close collaboration with the facility and therapy team can make the transition easier. Preparing to return home by utilizing the comprehensive services available can improve your safety and success. Written by Kathleen Shepler, MS/ CCC-SLP, Clinical Support Specialist, Paragon Rehabilitation Senior Resource Guide 2020-21 29
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he Forum at Brookside, a Continuing Care Retirement Community, has been serving seniors in Louisville for over 30 years and features a beautiful forty acre park-like campus near Middletown. The campus features Independent Living villa patio homes and apartments, Personal Care apartments, and Skilled Nursing with long and short-term rehabilitation and respite. The Forum at Brookside is affiliated with Five Star Senior Living, Inc., one of the industry’s largest organizations of its kind, serving seniors in over 200 locations, with over 20,000 residents and 25,000 employees. Five Star senior living communities distinguish themselves through three key areas: Health & Wellness, Warmth & Hospitality, and Dining & Nutrition. Our commitment to these “pillars” represents our promise that your senior years at The Forum at Brookside will be engaging, fulfilling, and comfortable. Our Lifestyle360 Program is a life
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enriching approach to active community living. The wellness program focuses on enhancing residents’ lives using five dimensions of wellness. Each aspect of the program is research-based and has been shown to have physical, mental, and/or spiritual benefits which, in concert, improve overall wellness and feelings of well-being. Your dining experience at The Forum is second to none! We provide an exceptional dining experience that gives our residents options – from decadent comfort food to healthy choices, we can accommodate even the pickiest of eaters. We offer gourmet dining and a casual fair for lunch. Residents can enjoy a meal in the dining room, or opt for lighter fare at a bistro, as well as coffee and a pastry.
Our theme nights are extraordinary with delicious menus from Spain, France and Italy, and please dress for the theme! One of the keys differences you will find with us is the longevity of our dedicated staff. In this day and age, we are proud to say that many of our team members have been with us for over ten years, and some over twenty! That means so much to our residents who look forward to a familiar face every day. We boast about our low staff turnover rates, which in the senior living industry is rare. The Forum at Brookside is among the first senior living communities in the U.S. and the very first in Kentucky to be certified by J.D. Power, a global authority for integrity and customer service. This Senior Living Community Certification was launched by J.D. Power in 2018 to recognize the contributions senior living communities have made to improve quality of life for both older adults and family caregivers, while also providing those same consumers with vital information necessary to make informed decisions when choosing a senior living community. The certification process involved a rigorous on-site evaluation of 174 operational best practices, as well as feedback surveys from residents and their families. There are so many other reasons The Forum at Brookside is the premier senior community in town – our landscaped courtyards, professional therapists, full-time chaplain, creative arts, complimentary meal delivery, daily transportation, gated community, complimentary maintenance services, and much more. The Forum at Brookside has the experience you can trust! Please give us a call and come for a visit!
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J.D. Power 2019 Certified Senior Living Community Program recognition is based on focusing on industry best practices, the Voice of the Customer (VoC) and an onsite evaluation. For more information, visit jdpower.com.
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