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Contents 4 If you Don’t Mind your Mind By Tiffany White

6 Purposeful Living: Food

Eating well is about more than what you put on your plate. By Lucy Pritchett

12 Time for a Move?

These tips will help you make a smooth transition when relocating. By Lisa M. Petsche

14 From Home Repair to Body Repair

Connie Meyer realizes some things might be more difficult to fix than others.

By Connie Meyer

18 So, What now? Caring for Someone with Parkinson’s Disease

Take the right steps toward making life easier for you and your loved one. By Michelle Sherrard

24 It’s never Too Late

Rita Combs-Sterrett has learned to do it all. By Ruby Thomas

26 Updates & Happenings Find out about the latest events and healthcare news. By Jessica Smith

28 Is It Worth It?

You could be paying too much for certain items and services. By Carmen Brown

32 Brain Training

Find five ways to boost your brain’s performance. By Yelena Sapin

38 Caregiver Award: Tammie Wilson By Tiffany White

40 4 Things not to Miss This Summer

By Gioia Patton

80 Looking good: Mary Ellen Stottmann

Directory categories 46 How to Use Directories

46 Adult Day Care Facilities

60 Home Health

48 Aging-in-Place Facilities

68 Nursing/Rehab Facilities

52 Alzheimers Care Facilities

76 Personal Care Facilities

56 Assisted Living Facilities

77 Retirement Homes

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know my mind isn’t failing me, but I’ve noticed that I need to work a little harder to not forget what I am doing. Recently, I unloaded laundry from the trunk of my car, but briefly became distracted by a television show after I walked into my apartment. Eventually, I realized I forgot to close the trunk. Fortunately, it wasn’t raining. One morning before work, I prepared a breakfast of eggs, toast, and bacon. I placed the bacon in the microwave and set the timer, but I never remembered to take it out. I know I am not the only person who has occasional lapses in memory and concentration, and I've read that cognitive decline can begin in your thirties, but I am not ready to accept that this could be the beginning stages of an aging mind. Instead, I’ve focused on doing whatever it takes to slow down the process. Three weeks ago, I purchased a Lumosity.com membership, hoping this could be the answer to my annoying memory issues. The cleverly designed program offers entertaining and fun games that test your memory, concentration, mental flexibility, attention, and speed. The training sessions last for 15 minutes, and Lumosity.com creates a brain profile showing your progress. Although I’ve been guilty of skipping a few days of brain training, I have noticed improvements in my multitasking abilities and alertness. My brain profile shows I still need to work on memorization skills, but I am patient and understand that Rome wasn’t built in a day. The biggest benefit is knowing I am doing something good for myself that will have a positive effect on the quality of my life. For more information on keeping your mind sharp, read our Brain Training feature (pg. 32) in this issue. Send me a note about one thing you are doing to boost your brain power, and I’ll try to include your brain exercise in the next issue of Today’s Transitions. You can contact me at tiffany@todayspublications.com or on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/todaystransitions). t o d a Y ’ S

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Purposeful Living

Food Peggy Christensen eats as much fresh produce as possible, either from her own garden or the farmer’s market.

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ow has eating gotten to be so difficult? There are so many warnings to add to your grocery list. So many precautions to take into account before tossing something into your cart.

All those fats with names only a chemist could love. Hormones, antibiotics, pesticides. White bread. High fructose corn syrup. Low cholesterol, low fat, low carb.

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Preservatives and artificial coloring. And what the heck is guar gum? It makes me lose my appetite altogether. On top of that confusion, as we mature, our palates begin to dim, our waistlines begin to spread, and our appetites begin to fade. So it seems that once the scientists and corporations got interested in feeding us, we were doomed. Or were we? Herein lies the tale of two women who looked the food tiger in the eye and didn’t blink. First there is Peggy Christensen, 64, who readily admits she was a hippie from the get-go, making her own bread, canning and preserving fruits and vegetables, and eating as close to the ground as possible. Eventually, though, her Earth Mother eating became a little less, well, earthy. Then, a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease eight years ago sent Peggy on a quest to bring her philosophy of eating healthy foods into a better alignment with her daily practice. Today, she allots a big part of her backyard to a vegetable and fruit garden, and if they gave a Frequent Shopper card to farmers’ market customers, hers would be full. “I spent a couple of years refining and changing my diet,” Peggy says. “It was hard to find low-fat food that wasn’t synthetic and processed. I really struggled with it.”

“All of a sudden you have lots and lots of tomatoes or green beans or peppers or peaches, and you try to eat them all up and try to preserve them, and then they are all gone from the garden. It is kind of sad, but voilá! Something else comes into season to enjoy.” That’s when she started going to farmers’ markets. “It was exciting to find food that tasted good and eating it didn’t feel like a punishment,” she says. “Dietary changes are very difficult. I am grateful that the farmers’ market system started when I needed it.” Eating seasonally has been an adventure and a lesson in enjoying the moment. “All of a sudden you have lots and lots of tomatoes or green beans or peppers or peaches, and you try to eat them all up and try to preserve them, and then 8

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they are all gone from the garden,” Peggy says. “It is kind of sad, but voilá! Something else comes into season to enjoy.” Peggy doesn’t keep her bounty to herself. Every Sunday, she holds a family dinner for her two daughters and their husbands, her grandchildren, and a niece who has just moved to Louisville and works at Field Day Family Farm. One recent Sunday, Peggy’s menu included grilled eggplant and peppers with fresh mozzarella cheese and ricotta, freshly baked bread, and peach upside-down cake, all compliments of her garden and the farmers’ market. The decisions Peggy has made about her eating — whole, unprocessed, fresh, mostly plants — are more far-reaching than just food. “I feel I am helping my community by supporting the local farmers,” she says. “I am passing what I have learned to love onto my children and grandchildren. I like that I am growing my own food and eating simply.” But you don’t have to dust off your old Birkenstocks and love beads to take food and eating in hand. Mama Mia! A trip to Tuscany converted Carol Dunaway, 59, to the pleasures of eating real food, slow food, Italian food. She joined a tour of Italy led by Louisville’s own chef Mary Wheatley of Cook with Mary. “A trip to Italy changed the way I look at food,” Carol says. “I was mostly influenced by the simple, fresh food I ate there. It reminded me of growing up and eating from the garden. I decided eating that way was how I wanted to live.” That was two years and a second trip to Italy ago. “Now I am on a mission to eat food that is fresh and in season,” Carol says. “I go to the farmers’ markets. I order fresh fish from Highland Fish Market in Middletown. Shopping that way — for a day or two worth of meals, like people do in Europe — makes such a difference in the taste of the food and my health.” Carol says she got rid of all her cookbooks and replaced continued on page 10 t o d a y ’ s

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them with ones that feature Italian recipes. “My favorite, and the one I bought for several of my friends, is Italy: The Country and Its Cuisine,” she says.“It shows photos of the different regions, the history of the country, and has lovely recipes. “I won’t buy anything with preservatives,” she continues. “I labor over reading labels. I use olive oil religiously. I changed the spices and herbs that I use. I buy whole wheat pasta that is imported from Italy. I grow tomatoes — well, that is a hit10

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or-miss crop for me — but I have rosemary, basil, and mint.” What she has learned, Carol says, has influenced all the meals she and her husband enjoy. “I just make it up as I go,” she says. Her motto: “Keep it simple and delicious.” Carol is planning another trip to northern Italy next year. Who knows what new delights she will bring back? “It’s nice to know that people in the world live that close to the earth,” Carol says. “I feel like it is how people should live.” t o d a y ’ s

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Time for a

move? Many factors must be weighed when relocating By Lisa M. Petsche

s people age, and especially if they have chronic health conditions, at some point they're likely to find that their home no longer suits their lifestyle or their needs. It is worth considering a move if it might improve life in one or more of the following areas. Freedom. Reducing responsibilities associated with home ownership, particularly property maintenance. Also, allowing more time for recreation and leisure activities, such as engaging in a hobby, spending time with family, volunteering, or traveling. Independence. Offloading as many responsibilities of daily living as possible in order to continue to live independently in spite of decreased physical functioning. People in this situation may wish to eliminate not only property maintenance tasks but also housecleaning, laundering, and meal preparation. Climate. Relocating to somewhere with a moderate climat, for health and safety reasons or for comfort and convenience — to be able to engage in favorite outdoor activities year-round, for example. Home design. Increasing the accessibility of one’s home — specifically, making it easier and safer to enter and exit, access all areas and use rooms for their intended purpose. A one-floor, open concept plan is typically desirable. Some people (those who use a wheelchair, for example) may need a setting designed for the physically disabled. Finances. Reducing expenses associated with shelter, including mortgage or rent, property tax, utilities, and maintenance. Another reason some people move is that the cost of home adaptations to improve safety and accessibility is beyond their means or is not a wise investment from a real estate perspective.

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Socialization. Increasing opportunities for social contact. Specifically, the goal might be moving closer to family members, especially children and grandchildren, or relocating to a community of peers. Security. Reducing the risk of victimization. For example, those who are anxious about answering the door, leaving their home unattended, or coming home to an empty house may experience increased peace of mind living in a gated community with security patrol or an apartment building with a security desk and locked mailboxes. Community access. Improving access to shopping and other businesses, medical resources, places of worship and other amenities such as parks and recreation centers. This might entail moving closer to the city center or to public transit routes. Health. Ensuring ongoing healthcare needs are met. Needs may include one or more of the following: medication management, medical monitoring, a special diet, skilled nursing care, personal care, and supervision or assistance with mobilizing.

Residence options There are many possibilities for alternate living arrangements, depending on a person’s needs and preferences. Options include moving in with a relative or friend for companionship and practical assistance and to share expenses; moving to a similar-sized home with a more suitable design; downsizing to a smaller house or a condominium or apartment (some seniors’ apartments may be geared to income and have disabled units); moving to an adult lifestyle community; and, moving to a long-term care setting such as an assisted living facility or a nursing home. If you are considering a long-term care residence, it’s important to go beyond location, curb appeal, and advertisements and take personal tours. Plan to visit several places, and take a relative or friend along for a second opinion.

Planning ahead A move in later life usually involves downsizing. If you anticipate a move in the next few years, it’s wise to begin now to sort through your possessions and sell or give away unneeded items. This typically takes much longer than expected. If you intend to relocate in the near future, consider hiring a professional organizer to assist with the paring-down process or a senior move specialist who can help with everything from planning to setting up in your new residence. t o d a y ’ s

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Body Repair

By Connie Meyer

long for the ability to fix things around the house or create something crafty. I have managed to paint the occasional room, but whenever I try to stop my running toilet, I always manage to run into trouble. Without fail, my toilet runneth over, and I end up calling a plumber. I must be the most creatively challenged person alive. In home economics class in high school, I passed only with the help of friends. When we were assigned to sew a wrap-around skirt (wrap-around skirts were big in the ‘60s), I wanted to wrap mine around the teacher’s neck out of frustration. Friends took turns sewing my skirt on the sly after trying to teach me resulted in failure. My sewing ability did not improve. After I first married my husband of 38 years, he asked me to sew a button on his winter dress coat. As a young, eager-to-please bride, I embraced the challenge. I threaded the needle, matched the thread, and proudly presented my husband with his properly buttoned coat. My husband returned home that evening to point out that I had sewn the button on backward. My sewing career was cut short. From that point on, my husband never asked me to sew another thing. He took any repairs straight to my mother. After our boys were born, I did the same when their pants needed hemming or the knees needed padding. I never had to worry about being pinned down for sewing repairs. My lack of sewing ability can only be surpassed by my lack of mechanical skills. My husband does not do car repairs. I have always taken our cars to the shop for oil changes and tire rotations. After all these years, I still know nothing about cars. I depend on my auto club membership when my car refuses to start. I admire people who love their cars. I do not relate to it, but I understand it since my dad cared for his 14

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car the way some people care for children or pets. Let one drop of dirt fall in the vicinity of Daddy’s car when it was out of the garage, and he appeared as quickly as a genie out of the bottle. He would immediately start cleaning and rubbing and applying wax until the car appeared pristine. Unlike my dad, I could care less about the make or model or horsepower of my car. All I want is something safe. For me, a car is merely a muchneeded convenience that gets me from point A to B. That convenience too often becomes inconvenient when something stops working. Like my body, I take my car for granted until something goes wrong. I hate taking my car for repairs. Trying to imitate the sound it is making is only one of my problems. I can only imagine what the

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Mercifully, I stop the ridiculous sound when he offers to take my car for a test drive to check it out. He returns with a baffled look on his face to inform me that he did not hear anything. Suddenly my car is running as smoothly as if Oral Roberts personally laid hands on the front tire. What do I do now? I thank him profusely and return to my mysterious car. Could it be haunted by some past automotive poltergeist who leaves drops of oil I can only imagine what instead of blood? the mechanic is thinking As soon as I start as I try to make whooshing to return home, I am relieved that sounds comparable to the sound coming from my right I don’t hear the noise, yet I’m front wheel. perplexed by its absence. As the mechanic suggested, it must have been something stuck in the tire that miraculously fell free as soon as I pulled into the shop. I can’t help thinking how similarly my own body reacts these days. I can feel terrible, and no sooner am I seated in the doctor’s office than I start my miracle recovery. When I try to talk to the doctor, my brain goes blank, and I have con-

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veniently forgotten all the little aches and pains along with the big one that brought me to see him in the first place. As in the Seinfeld sitcom, I imagine him writing on my chart, “Problem patient – needs counseling.” Like advanced mileage wears on my car, since I turned sixty, the more my body seems to be breaking down. My tennis game, which has always relied on speed instead of power, has greatly slowed, as I fail to get to drop shots I feel I would have reached easily just last year. My lack of speed is surpassed only by my lack of memory. As a writer, I find myself searching more often for elusive words that seemed to come so easily in my younger years. I spend as much time with the dictionary now as I did with the phone as a teen. I feel like I have at least 200,000 miles on this rapidly aging body. I know I need a tune-up, or maybe an overhaul with extensive body work. Some of my friends have resorted to plastic surgery, but I’m much too scared of such drastic measures. I have tried home remedies and self-help health books and yoga videos. Too bad I can’t just turn myself in for a newer model. Connie Meyer writes regularly for Today’s Transitions. You can reach Connie at ConnieL605@aol.com.

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So, What Now?

Caring for Someone With Parkinson’s Disease By Michelle Sherrard

atherine Autin is a self-proclaimed “hopeless romantic.” She eagerly shared the beginning of her own love story: Thirty-four years ago, after a chance meeting with an intriguing young man named David at a Washington, D.C., restaurant, she barraged mutual friend Monica with questions about him.

Monica arranged dinner for the three of them, but 10 minutes into the gathering, she announced, “I have to go. I have an art class at the gallery.” “David and I looked at each other, knowing exactly what Monica had done,” Katherine says. “He proposed to me two-and-a-half months after we met, and we were married within six months!” Now, after more than three decades of marriage, 18

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Katherine, 56, says, “It’s the best thing I ever did. I never regretted being married to him for a minute. He is wonderful, and that’s why it’s been hard to see him go through the things that he’s going through.” David Autin was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease eight years ago at age 51. Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive movement disorder. It is caused by the malfunction and death of brain cells due to a dramatic decrease in the brain’s production of a chemical called dopamine. The decrease in dopamine hinders brain cells’ ability to send messages, which impairs voluntary movement and causes tremors, shuffling steps, rigidity, and postural instability, among other symptoms. The cause of the disease is unknown but might be linked to genetic and environmental factors such as family history, genetic mutations, and exposure to pesticides. continued on page 20 t o d a y ’ s

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Understanding Parkinson’s Disease As many as one million Americans are affected by Parkinson’s Disease, a chronic movement disorder of which the cause is unknown. To care for someone with PD, it’s important to understand what’s going on within the body. Neuron Substantia nigra

Parkinson’s disease causes the malfunction and death of brain cells called neurons. PD primarily affects neurons in an area of the brain called the substantia nigra, which controls voluntary movement.

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According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, the average age for being diagnosed with Parkinson’s is 57, and risk increases with age. But diagnoses in people from ages 30 to 80 are not unheard of. “We knew that there were strange things going on,” Katherine says of the time before David’s diagnosis. For example, a year before he was diagnosed, David showed disturbing symptoms when giving a speech. Katherine noticed David’s visible nervousness, his word-finding problems, and his repetition of certain words. “This was blatant, in our faces,” she says. The incident made the couple seek out a neurologist. “David was actually relieved when he heard it was Parkinson’s because he thought he was losing his 20

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FINDING SUPPORT A friend of Katherine’s referred her to the nonprofit Parkinson Support Center of Kentuckiana (PSCKY), whose mission, according to executive director Cliff Whalin, is to promote an improved quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s disease in this community. The PSCKY offers regular services such as music therapy and exercise classes, support groups for people with Parkinson’s, and support groups for care partners of those with the disease. The PSCKY also hosts an annual Living Well Symposium, where people with Parkinson’s and their family and friends hear speakers, visit vendor booths, and network. The day-long event covers topics including services, technologies, lifestyle choices, and current medical research that can improve quality of life. This year’s symposium will take place October 29 at the UofL Shelbyhurst Campus. The PSCKY support group was especially helpful for Katherine. “Most of what I learned, I got from the support group members whose loved ones had Parkinson’s disease for longer than my husband,” she says. “They’ve been there and developed their own system for living with this, and then they taught it to us.”

CARING FOR PARKINSON’S

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Source: Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, www.pdf.org; health.howstuffworks.com

mind,” Katherine says. “I, however, had no idea what to do next and no direction.”

Caring for a person with Parkinson’s can be challenging. In addition to taking care of physical needs, care partners also provide emotional support and empathy. “From an emotional standpoint, a positive attitude real- More resources for help with Parkinson’s: ly means a lot when you’re dealing with this disease, so a Parkinson’s Disease person needs encouragement Foundation and hope,” says Cliff Whalin, www.pdf.org director of the PSCKY. “They National Parkinson Foundation also need to maintain social www.parkinson.org interaction. People will oftenThe Michael J. Fox times isolate themselves, Foundation for Parkinson’s which is one of the worst Research www.michaeljfox.org things they can do.” In addition, exercise has been clinically proven to slow the progression of the disease, Whalin says. Speech therapy is important too because Parkinson’s affects vocal cords and can make a person’s voice too soft to hear. The PSCKY offers classes on exercise, dance, and music therapy to strengthen class participants. continued on page 22 T O D A y ’ S

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ing at your medicine regimen and changing it up, Katherine adds. Katherine asserts that when it comes to caring for someone with Parkinson’s, there is no such thing as a typical day. She tries to think of ways to make her husband’s life easier: “Something simple can make a huge difference, such as buying T-shirts that are an extra size too large and stretchy jogging pants that don’t have buttons or zippers,” she says. She also knows how to avoid isolation by adjusting activities. For example, David couldn’t get comfortable at the movie theater, so they improvised by renting a movie and inviting friends to watch. Katherine has also learned that stress leads to more symptoms, so she and David strive to communicate effectively. It’s also important to remember that the caregiver of a person with Parkinson’s has critical needs. Whalin says the two biggest needs of a caregiver are support and personal breaks. “Make sure that you take care of yourself and make time for yourself,” Whalin advises. “If you’re in the four walls taking care of [your loved one] all the time, then “PARKINSON’S CAN MAKE YOU SMALL. IT CAN MAKE you wear yourself out. When YOUR VOICE SMALLER, YOUR MOVEMENTS SMALLER, that happens, you can’t take EVEN YOUR HANDWRITING SMALLER. care of them. You can’t give what you don’t have.” USE YOUR SOCIAL CIRCLE TO fIGHT THAT.” “Parkinson’s can reduce your life and make you small: it can make your voice smaller, your movements smaller, even your handwriting smaller,” Whalin says. “We tell people to use your social circle to fight that. They can live a quality life for many, many years.” Katherine adds that she now has a different perspective on the everyday challenges a person with Parkinson’s faces. “Everything slows down,” she says. “David shuf-

fles, he leans over — I have to constantly pull his shoulders back and say, ‘Stand up straight, babe.’ They think that they’re standing up straight, but they’re not.” David also gets “frozen,” as most people with Parkinson’s are prone to do. “Their brain isn’t sending the correct signals, and they can’t move their arms and legs,” Katherine says. “They’re just stuck.” Medication helps, but Katherine says it’s complicated. “Treating Parkinson’s is like putting puzzle pieces together,” she says. “You try until it works.” Medication or a combination of medications might work for a while, but because Parkinson’s is a progressive disease, the effects of medication might fade with time. It’s important to keep look22

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LIVING A FULL LIFE For people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, Katherine wants to impart some words of wisdom: “Enjoy your time together.” She adds, “If you want to travel, and you feel up to it, then travel. If you want to see friends, find a way to see them. Also, although someone might not be doing well right now, with the right combination of medications, they can have a better quality of life.” Katherine brags that David just finished writing a book. “He’s a writer, and the one thing he loves to write most is poetry; in fact, he just won a national poetry award,” she says. “The [positivity] of his life and what he brings to [our family] is unbelievable. He’s such an inspiration to me.” t o d A y ’ s

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Do It All!

By Ruby Thomas

uring her 71 years, life has yet to deal Rita Combs-Sterrett a blow from which she’s not bounced back. She says that being raised by a strong family, including a wonderful grandmother, gave her the character to pull through many trials, including her husband’s premature death in 1995. “My grandmother was not very big in stature,” Rita says. “She was only 4-foot-11, but she had the strength of Hercules.” Rita’s grandmother became a widow at a young age when her husband died suddenly of a burst appendix. Growing up, Rita witnessed how her grandmother became the family’s cornerstone. “She was able, without having really worked except for a short time in the factory during the war, to maintain and help our family all along,” she recalls. This is the kind of strength Rita summoned later in life after her husband, Olin Sterrett, collapsed and died suddenly one day while playing golf. A few years earlier, Rita and her husband had left a gasoline service business inside Detroit Metropolitan Airport so Rita could accept a job promotion in Louisville. After her husband’s passing, however, Rita inherited the gasoline service business. Over the following nine years, she commuted from Louisville to Michigan to manage it and its 32 employees. In 2003, Rita decided to sell the business, retire, and

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take some much-needed time to relax. All it took was six months of relaxation and then Rita was back to work as a program coordinator for the Michigan Kidney Foundation, Detroit chapter. She has been taking on new challenges since. In 2006, she worked with the Bright Smiles Bright Future program performing dental screenings for under-served areas in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi. In 2010, Rita became a volunteer coordinator for the AARP’s Prepare to Care program, which prepares individuals and families to become caregivers. Rita says she wants people to know that “there are possibilities for those of us who are over 60 years old.” Rita proves it by keeping a full schedule with no plans to slow down. In addition to her position with AARP, she works part-time as a city concierge for the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau and as a “demo lady” handing out food samples at Sam’s Club. Rita says her father taught her the value of being independent and hardworking. “One of my father’s many sayings, which we called George-isms, was ‘God bless the child who has his own,’” she says. “That is my philosophy. Stand on your own two feet and do for yourself.” In 2009, Rita’s hard work and involvement was recognized by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear. He appointed her chair of the board of directors of the Bluegrass State Skills Corp., which provides workforce training. Rita’s active lifestyle is proof there is life after retirement. “There are opportunities if you are willing to get out and meet people,” she says. “You never know what you’ll end up doing, but you just keep doing. I’ve had a wonderful life.” t o d a y ’ s

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[news you can use]

Updates Happenings

By Jessica Smith

NEW ADDITIONS (continued)

JenCare opens three new centers JenCare Neighborhood Medical Centers has opened three new facilities in Louisville, located on West Broadway, Valley Station, and Newburg Road. JenCare specializes in primary physician care and preventative medicine and offers courtesy transportation for eligible patients and on-site prescription pickup. Contact: Schedule a tour by calling 855.526.3348

FUN

Art in the Park The third annual Art in the Park event will be held at Brownsboro Park on Saturday, September 22. Experience local artisans selling jewelry, pottery, woodworking, glass, paintings, and more in a shaded park setting. Enjoy food, live entertainment, and a kids’ area with face painting.

Congestive Heart Failure Clinic opens The goal of the new Congestive Heart Failure Clinic at Baptist Hospital East is to help those with congestive heart failure formulate a plan to feel better. Baptist East and the Louisville Cardiology Group bring together a highly skilled team to create a treatment plan of lifestyle and dietary changes customized for each patient.

Where: Sept. 22 Where: Brownsboro Park Contact: Kelli Tyler, 429.7700 or kelli_bbpark@bellsouth.net

Contact: 502.259.5569

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Our Family Marbles is a company that provides a safe place to record your family’s information online for quick access in case of an emergency. For a yearly fee, you can enter important information to a secure database for fast access by doctors, law enforcement, or yourself in an emergency. Our Family Marbles also provides resources for caregiving: find an elder caregiver; print an in-home caregiver checklist; list your loved one’s allergies and caregiving needs; and more.

The New Albany YMCA is hosting free health screenings on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Receive blood pressure and blood sugar screenings as well as height, weight, and body composition measurements. When: Sept. 18, 5-7 p.m. Where: New Albany YMCA

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Fresh food without the preparation

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GMeals, a Louisville-based food company focused on providing fresh food on the go, has opened a new location inside the University of Louisville Health Care Outpatient Center. The new location will offer a selection of affordable prepared entrees. GMeals has also launched its new Senior and Homebound Delivery Meal Program. Choose from 17 diabetic-friendly entrees and four different meal plans. Pick up your freshly made meals or have them delivered to your doorstep free of charge.

Caregiver Fair

Contact: 502.966.3200 or www.GMeals.com

When: Sept. 29, 1-3 p.m. Where: Floyd Memorial Hospital, Paris Health Education Center Contact: 800.4.SOURCE

New Alzheimer’s/dementia care program Firstlight Homecare of Louisville announces its new Alzheimer’s/dementia care program, which is implemented through caregivers who have undergone rigorous training involving online classes, videos, the “Who I Am” program, and a day of hands-on training at an Alzheimer’s and dementia care facility to become a FirstLight Certified Dementia Caregiver. FirstLight Homecare also provides a range of caring options for seniors from helping with household chores to 24-hour care. Contact: 502.632.0448 or www.eastlouisville.firstlighthomecare.com 26

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Floyd Memorial Hospital is hosting a Caregiver Fair on Saturday, Sept. 29. This special fair will highlight educational tips and resources for those caring for a loved one in their home. A comedian will address caregiver stress. Floyd Memorial Home Healthcare and many other healthcare providers will be on site to offer education, resources, and giveaways for caregivers. Registration is required.

Free Seminars on Aging Presbyterian Homes is hosting a series of free seminars about “Life’s Stages: Smart Choices.” Learn about starting hard conversations, legal documents, and driving safety. RSVP is recommended but not required. When: Sept. 23, 3-4:30 p.m. (date of first seminar) Where: Rose Anna Hughes Home 2120 Buechel Bank Road Louisville, KY 40218 Contact: eventrsvp@phsk.org or 502.499.9383 ext. 390. t o d a y ’ s

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Is it You could be spending more money than you should — on everything. Find out how to keep more cash in your pocket. By Carmen Brown ith so many options for everything we buy these days, making a purchasing decision can be overwhelming — and confusing. You might choose a store because you are a longtime customer or a product because of a friend’s recommendation. Regardless of what you buy, it is important to understand what you are spending your money on and how you are spending it. Andrew Thomas, counseling supervisor for Apprisen, suggests creating a family budget for six to eight weeks before making any purchases. “Most people wait until the end to budget savings,” he says. “This should be done first. Remove 10 percent of your income and then make detailed plans for any bills, groceries, etc.” Once the budget is set, what remains is the discretionary income for any unplanned purchases. Including each member of the household in the budget planning ensures everyone understands how much can be spent. Michael Wade, a certified public accountant (CPA), understands how lifestyle affects the way we spend. “Spending habits are personal,” Wade says. “For example, I need an Internet connection at all times, but I don’t need a home phone. So, my cell phone plan covers that for me. It’s all about what you can live with.” Budgeting and knowing your habits are important when making purchasing decisions. Here are a few products and services for comparison to jumpstart your research before purchasing. These are not meant as endorsements but as examples to help you in the decisionmaking process. 28

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HOME PHONE Insight offers a home phone service for a flat rate of $25 a month for local and long distance calls.

CELL PHONE AT&T offers a $50 flat rate plan for your cell phone for unlimited calling with no data plan (i.e. no texting or Internet service).

Many people are choosing to eliminate home phone service, but home phone service providers have also changed their plans to draw more customers. Although the $25 flat rate is attractive for a home phone, you may still consider the cell phone if you travel frequently. Phone service is ultimately based on your lifestyle. Comparison shop on different plans and features before deciding.

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NETFLIX Netflix, a popular online movie and television show company, has plans that vary from $7.99 to $9.99 a month. However, you need to have a video game console or computer to access the service.

DIGITAL CABLE Comcast digital cable is advertised at $29.99 per month for one year and $ 59.99 per month for the following year. This does not include equipment and other fees.

The extra fees and services can add up quickly with cable services, so it is important to know your usage to get the best deal.

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WATER FILTER PITCHER VS.

TurboTax is a popular computer program you can purchase to file your own taxes. Depending on variables such as investments, rental property, and stock ownership, the TurboTax program can cost from $35 to $95. The price includes filing via the Internet and telephone and email support services.

BOTTLED WATER To get the same amount of water as the water filter pitcher (270 gallons), you would have to purchase 35 24-packs of bottled water for a total of $245.

A water filter pitcher such as a Brita slim pitcher and a pack of three refill filters costs about $27 and will last for several months.

Keeping a reusable water bottle and refilling from your water filter pitcher is a simple way to save money.

DO-IT-yOuRsELF TAxEs VS. PROFEssIOnAL TAx sERvICE Using a professional tax service such as H&R Block or a CPA starts at around $130 and goes up depending on complexity.

WAREHOusE sTORE A yearly Costco membership costs $55, and you can enjoy other discounted benefits including travel booking and car maintenance services.

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gROCERy Kroger offers discounted shopping days as well as a shopping card that saves shoppers money.

You can buy items in bulk at Costco, which can help if you have a large family. To check for the better deal, compare items by the per-unit price.

Although there is a wide variance in price, you should consider the pros and cons of having faceto-face meetings with an advisor versus using a computer program.

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he brain is not a muscle, but it does need regular exercise to stay active and fit. Incorporating some brain-challenging activities into your healthy lifestyle can keep those neurons firing and help your mind stay sharp. Use It or Lose It One way to maintain memory and brain function is to do more of what you’re doing at this very moment — reading. Unlike the passive activities of watching movies or TV, reading requires your brain to do more heavy lifting, says Dr. Jacquelyn Graven, a psychologist and neuropsychologist practicing in Louisville. In addition, providing more opportunities for your brain to solve problems by doing crossword puzzles, word finds, Sudoku, or jigsaw puzzles can strengthen connections between neurons. But Graven says simply switching up your routine can greatly boost the brain benefits of any activity. continued on page 34 32

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“We get into the habit of doing things the same way over and over, and our brains get used to that pattern,” Graven says. To override your autopilot and activate more brain connections, you can change the way you normally do things. “Try a different strategy when putting together a puzzle,” Graven suggests, “like solving it from top to bottom, or from left to right. Sit in a different place at dinner so you’re seeing a different perspective. Start a new hobby. Switch to your non-dominant hand when brushing your teeth. Put your shoes on left foot first instead of right. Drive a different route to work.” Another way to make the brain work harder is to engage more of your senses. “Shower with your eyes closed and try relying on other senses to get the task done,” Graven offers. “Become more mindful of integrating new information. When you eat a meal, look at your food. Smell it. Feel the texture in your mouth. If you’re taking a walk, smell the air. Look at the flowers. Listen and try to identify the things you hear.”

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Get Out There Doing things to stimulate your brain is great, but doing them with others is even better. “Studies have found that one of the best ways to maintain your memory is through socialization,” says Dr. Ronna Compton, assistant professor of geriatrics at University of Louisville School of Medicine. “Being able to communicate with friends and socializing requires a very high level of brain function, so we encourage our patients to stay as social as they possibly can.”

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Isolation can become a problem when people live alone and don’t have family in town, Compton says, but volunteering and joining groups or clubs can greatly increase opportunities for socialization. Compton also recommends taking classes offered in the community, which combines the brain-health benefits of learning and socializing. Find classes by searching the Internet for “lifelong learning” in your area. Elizabeth Wessels, executive director of Atria Springdale, a senior living community with several tiers of assistance and care, sees daily evidence of the positive impact of learning and socialization. When residents who have dementia participate in some of the activities at Atria — be it a music sing-along, a computer class, a game of Scrabble, or a conversation with a neighbor — their ability to function improves. “We’re really big on participation with these folks,” Wessels says, “because if you sit in your room and isolate yourself, that will only increase the pace at which the dementia is going to set in.”

Stay Healthy Exercise and a healthy diet have also been shown to help maintain memory and brain function,

If dementia and Alzheimer’s run in your family, it’s a good idea to get a baseline evaluation by a neuropsychologist. Compton says. She encourages people to eat more antioxidantrich berries and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to aid cognition. Regular physical exercise, such as a brisk walk around the neighborhood, promotes blood circulation to the brain, and “there’s also the importance of avoiding unhealthy habits like smoking, excessive use of alcohol, and recreational drugs,” Compton says. And let’s not forget the importance of getting enough sleep: “If you’re sleep-deprived, your brain won’t get recharged, your memory is not going to be as great, and your risk for depression and anxiety, which can interfere with cognitive function, can increase,” Graven says.

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Decreased mental function can sometimes be caused by underlying physical or psychological conditions and can be reversed with proper treatment. However, some prescription and over-the-counter medications, either alone or in combination, can impair the brain. You need to be aware of what you’re taking and talk to your doctor. “It’s normal to have some problems with memory, especially as you get into the 80s and 90s,” Compton says. “But dementia is not part of normal aging.” When memory lapses start interfering with daily function, it’s time to get some help. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s and other dementias, but keeping your body and your brain as strong and healthy as possible can go a long way in delaying the onset and slowing the progression of these diseases. If you feel like your memory is slipping, or if you’re concerned that dementia and Alzheimer’s run in your family, it’s a good idea to get a baseline evaluation by a neuropsychologist. “By having a baseline at, say, age 60, we can do another evaluation at age 65, 70, or 75 and see if there’s been a decline in functioning, which can help us start treatment sooner,” Graven explains. F A L L

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Meet our “Care Package for the Caregiver” contest winner!

Congratulations to Tammie Wilson, the winner of our Care Package for the Caregiver Award, which includes a $100 gift certificate from Premier Home Care, a $25 gift certificate to A Taste of Kentucky and two passes to Derby Dinner Playhouse. Why She Won: For Tammie, caregiving has become a large part of her life that she is able to manage well. She works a full-time job as a caregiver at Home Instead Senior Care but also lives with and cares for her mother, 74, and aunt, 70. The responsibility is challenging, but Tammie says she is able to maintain a positive attitude at work and home because she loves people. Praying daily is another strategy Tammie says she uses to stay motivated. “That (praying) is the first thing I do every morning, because it helps me make it through the day,” she says.

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Driving Miss Daisy Bunbury Theatre

This 1987 play by Alfred Uhry is about the 25-year relationship between an elderly Southern Jewish woman, Daisy Werthan, and her African-American chauffeur, Hoke Colburn. What begins as a somewhat strained employer/employee relationship slowly develops into a deep and lifelong friendship. Uhry won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Driving Miss Daisy in 1987 and an Academy Award two years later for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film production also won the Academy Award for Best Picture and starred Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman (who played Hoke in the original Broadway production). Both actors received Academy Awards for their performances. WHEN: October 12-27, various performances WHERE: The Bunbury Theatre, located in the Henry Clay Building, 640 S. 3rd St. TICKETS: General admission, $21; seniors (62 and older), $18; students, $16; children (under 13), $10 Contact: 502.585.5306 or www.bunburytheatre.org

Brian Stokes Mitchell Louisville Orchestra

Dubbed “The Last Leading Man” by the New York Times, Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a rich and varied career on Broadway and in television and film, as well as appeared in the great American concert halls. His Broadway career includes performances in the Tony-nominated productions of Man of La Mancha, Kiss Me Kate, and Ragtime, as well as Kiss of the Spider Woman. Mitchell’s television career began with a seven-year stint on the medical drama series Trapper John, MD. And in 2011, he was the well-to-do father of the bride opposite Angela Bassett in the film Jumping the Broom. In concert, Mitchell has performed works by Aaron Copland and various contemporary composers at the Hollywood Bowl with the L. A. Philharmonic; Broadway tunes at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., under the baton of Marvin Hamlisch; and jazz standards with Maestro John Williams with the Boston Pops. WHEN: October 13 @ 8pm WHERE: Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. TICKETS: $26-$69 Contact: 502.584.7777 or www.kentuckycenter.org. * For Access Services: 502.562.0111(V) or www.accesskentuckycenter.org

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap Derby Dinner Playhouse This classic murder mystery by the undisputed queen of mysteries is set in England in the early 1950s during a snowstorm as a group of strangers are stranded in a boarding house. The cast includes longtime Derby Dinner actors Tina Jo Wallace, Cary Wiger, David Myers, Janet Essenpreis, and J. R. Stuart. The play was originally created for radio with the title Three Blind Mice. WHEN: October 9-November 18, various performances WHERE: Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, Ind. TICKETS: $34-$40. Group rates available. Contact: 812.288.8281 or www.derbydinner.com

True West Actors Theatre of Louisville

Well-educated Austin and thieving con man Lee, estranged brothers from different worlds, reunite in their mom’s California kitchen where Austin is working out a screenplay deal. But when Lee comes up with his own big idea and steals much more than just the neighbor’s TV, challenges are issued, many drinks are downed, and the siblings find that they might not be such opposites after all. This dynamic, darkly funny play by iconic actor-writer Sam Shepard is a tale of brotherly love and competition, Hollywood producers, and stolen toasters.

WHEN: November 13-December 9, various performances WHERE: Actors Theatre, 316 W. Main St. TICKETS: $39-$49. Group rates for 10 or more Contact: 502.584.1205 or www.actorstheatre.org. Audio described performance: Nov. 25 @ 2:30pm. Sign language performance: Nov. 27 @ 7:30pm. *Contains Strong Language and Content F A L L

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ASK THE PHYSICIAN Q&A with Dr. Demetra E. Antimisiaris, University of Louisville Physicians

Dr. Demetra E. Antimisiaris is a doctor of pharmacy with UofL Physicians-Geriatric Medicine and oversees the Polypharmacy Initiative at UofL, which is dedicated to fighting inappropriate medication prescribing and use in older adults.

Sponsored by: Q: What is polypharmacy, and why should I be concerned about it? A: Polypharmacy literally means “many medicines.” We use the term to refer to a syndrome, something that can cause harm. Advances in the medical community’s ability to prolong life has brought with it the introduction of some wonderful medications that have literally saved lives. Conditions such as diabetes, cancer, heart failure and lung disease are highly treatable in this day and age. But each of those conditions might require five or more medications. If you are battling three of those conditions, that’s 15 drugs, and even more possible drug interactions. It’s common for many older adults use a variety of prescription and nonprescription medications. These medications, while being very effective on their own, may be impacting the individuals overall health and well-being when taken in combination.

Q: How many medications is too many? A: If you are taking one or more prescription drugs, plus any over the counter remedies to treat disease, sickness or for prevention, you could be at risk for potentially harmful drug interactions. There is not a standard number that is considered to be too many. Unfortunately, most health care providers don’t spend a lot of time considering medication management. The average office visit is only 15 minutes, and that doesn’t leave time to discuss how each medication is working or not working with others a patient might be taking. It’s really important to ask for help from your doctor if you are overwhelmed by managing all of your medications on your own.

Q: How do you recognize the side effects of overmedication? A: Any change in health status, especially in an older person, can be caused by medications. Most people think of medication-related problems as being very obvious, such an as allergic reaction or extreme sleepiness, but medications can

cause many other issues that people often overlook. More often, the symptoms are subtle. The hallmark of medication side effects are nonspecific complaints such as body aches, headaches and muscle pain. Other symptoms specific to older adults include confusion, incontinence, agitation, insomnia, falls, decrease or increase in appetite or thirst, depression or walking difficulties. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, ask your doctor if they could be caused by medication interactions.

Q: Is there a certain period of time after you start taking medication that you should be watching for side effects? A: If you are allergic to a medication, you will react to it right away. For other side effects, the longer acting a drug, the longer it takes for symptoms to show up, because longer-acting drugs take longer to absorb and reach peak blood levels. It could be several days to several weeks before you start to experience any side effects. It could be helpful to mark on a calendar when you start a new medication, and monitor changes in your health status for up to a month after you start the first dose.

Q: How do you help older adults manage their medications? A: UofL Physicians-Geriatric Medicine offers a Medication Management Program that is specifically designed for adults over age 65. It provides a comprehensive review and assessment of a patient’s current health status and an overall evaluation of their medications to identify any medicationrelated problems that may be affecting their quality of life. We find that patients are often seeing multiple specialists who might not be communicating with each other. As a patient of the UofL Physicians group of 600 doctors, ongoing medication management and communication among our system of specialists will ensure that any reactions or complications resulting from new medications added to your regimen will be minimized.

How to Use These Directories Directories are listed in alphabetical order. In each directory, the facilities/services are listed in alphabetical order and contain information specific to that category.

CONTENTS Adult Day Care............................46 Home Health...................... 60 Aging-in-Place Communities.....48 Nursing/Rehab..................... 68 Alzheimer’s Care.....................52 Personal Care..................... 76 Assisted Living.........................56 Retirement Facilities............ 77

Larger color Enhanced listings are paid for by the facility. Those interested in Enhanced listings can call (502) 327-8855, ext.14.

Some facilities/services are not listed because information was not provided at printing time. If you feel your facility or service should be listed in the next directory, email directories@todaystransitions.com, or call (502) 327-8855, ext. 14.

Payment Options: The payment options in each directory differ, but these definitions can help you navigate: Private – consumer pays out-of-pocket. Private Ins. – could include Medicare supplements or HMOs/ health insurance. Medicare – federal health insurance program designed to provide health care for the elderly and disabled. People who qualify for Social Security benefits are automatically eligible for Medicare. Medicaid – state health insurance program designed to provide access to health services for persons below a certain income level. KIPDA – Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency, which offers subsidies and Medicaid waivers.

LifeSpan Resources (LSR) – the Area Agency on Aging for Clark, Floyd, Harrison, and Scott Counties in Indiana, which provides a variety of home and community based services. LTCi – long-term care insurance; helps cover the cost of services for people who have an extended physical illness, extended disability, or cognitive impairment. VA – Veterans Administration, a benefits program that provides financial assistance to retired veterans needing medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care. Hospice – a facility or service that provides supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families.

Adult Day Care Directory Day program for adults who need to be monitored for safety reasons and/or need nursing care, treatments, incontinence care, and other health services. There are medical Adult Day Care facilities which must be licensed. Adult Day Care facilities that are social cannot provide nursing care. Some offer pickup and delivery services within a radius.

ElderClub

631 S. 28th Street Louisville, KY 40211 (502) 776-3066 • www.elderserveinc.org

Type: medical Hours open: M-F 8-4:30 Cost per day: $30-$62 Transportation available: $3 each way or bus route Showers available: yes Therapy offered: physical, speech Special services: Medically supervised by professional staff. Each day filled with a variety of activities specially designed to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of elderly who are frail, disabled or experiencing memory loss. Owners: ElderServe, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, Medicaid, LTCi, VA, KIPDA

Larger color Enhanced listings are paid for by the facility. If you are interested in an Enhanced listing, call 502-327-8855. Winter issue deadline: November 12, 2012

Active Day of Louisville - Hikes Point 3403 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 896-1444 • Cost per day: $61-$65

Active Day of Louisville - Third Street 4028 S Third St, Louisville, KY 40214 (502) 366-5777 • Cost per day: $75 or $13.50/hr

Alternative Adult Day Health Care Center 147 Wilma Ave, Louisville, KY 40229 (502) 955-1750 • Cost per day: $50 (varies)

Alternative Adult Day Health Care Center 1200 N Bardstown Rd, Suite B Mt Washington, KY 40047 (502) 904-9662 • Cost per day: $50 (varies)

Christian Care Adult Day Center 1015 W Magazine St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 815-6465 • Cost per day: $60

DayBreak at Mercy Sacred Heart Village 2120 Payne St, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 895-9425 • Cost per day: $64

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Adult Day Care Directory continued from page 46 Exceptional Teens & Adults 724 W Breckinridge St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 290-1585 • Cost per day: $60-$65

Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries Adult Day 9300 Beulah Church Road Louisville, KY 40291 (502) 762-9612 • Cost per day: $50

GuardiaCare Adult Day Center 215 W Breckinridge St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 584-0454 • Cost per day: $62

Heartsong Memory Care Adult Day Health Center 9300 Stonestreet Rd Suite 500, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 935-3300 • Cost per day: $58-$62

Highlands Community Ministries, Inc. 2000 Douglass Blvd, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 459-4887 • Cost per day: $66 discounts avail.

Ideal Care, Inc. Day Party 1702 Gardiner Ln Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 456-0811 • Cost per day: $75

Lifestyle Adult Care Home 1610 Blackiston View Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 258-0818 • Cost per day: $55-$60 (10 hrs)

Mercy Providence 4915 Charlestown Rd New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-5350 • Cost per day: $53-$134

New Beginnings Adult Day Care 207 Washington St, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 633-2218 • Cost per day: $34.80-$57.60

South Louisville Community Ministries Adult Day Center 4100 Southern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40214 (502) 368-7989 • Cost per day: $45

YMCA Adult Day Health Center 2800 Fordhaven Rd, Louisville, KY 40214 (502) 933-9622 • Cost per day: $60

Aging-in-Place Communities Directory An Aging-in-Place community offers several levels of care on one campus. A resident could move into a retirement facility or assisted living facility, then utilize higher levels of nursing care when needed through personal care or nursing/rehab care. A resident’s room might change, but not his or her address.

Episcopal Church Home

The Forum at Brookside

Levels of care: retirement, personal care, skilled nursing/rehab, Alz. unit Capacity: retirement-62, personal care-127, nursing/rehab-139, Alz. unit-62 Special services: A Faith-Filled Senior Neighborhood. Award-winning small neighbordhood living design, very caring professional staff, gourmet dining, on-site religious services, secure green spaces, daily activities, beauty shop, and rehab services. Open to persons of all faith traditions. Free tours. Owners: Episcopal Church Home

Levels of care: retirement, personal care, nursing facility Capacity: retirement-240, personal care-24, nursing facility-60 Special services: A beautiful gated community, 24-hr security, chef prepared meals, flexible dining plan, indoor heated pool, new exercise room, recreational activities, pet friendly, a great staff and management team, gorgeous patio homes and apartment, continuum of care. Owners: Five Star Senior Living, Inc.

7504 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 736-7800 • www.echky.org

200 Brookside Dr, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 245-3048 • www.theforumatbrookside.com

Masonic Homes of Kentucky-Louisville

Masonic Homes of Kentucky-Shelbyville Campus

Levels of care: retirement, personal care, nursing facility, Alzheimer’s household Capacity: retirement-149 apts, personal care-84, nursing facility-136, Alzheimer’s household-24 Special services: Personal, dementia, memory care and skilled care. All therapies available short-stay or outpatient. Variety of independent living opportunities. Successful aging through Masterpiece Living. Owners: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc.

Levels of care: assisted living, personal care, nursing facility Capacity: assisted living-21 apts., personal care-27, nursing facility-112 Special services: Award-winning staff provides nursing care, short stay and outpatient rehab, activities, dining, transportation and physician services. Also available: assisted living at The Pillars. Easy access from I-64 on U.S. 60. Owners: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc.

3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 259-9627 • www.masonichomesky.com

711 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 633-3486 • www.masonichomesky.com

Brownsboro Hills Plaza 220 N Clifton Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 895-3154

Christian Care Communities 960 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 585-5656

Franciscan Health Care Center 3625 Fern Valley Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 964-3381

Green Valley Care Center 3118 Green Valley Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-2341

Jefferson Place 1705 Herr Lane, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 426-5600

Lifestyle Adult Care Home 1610 Blackiston View Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 258-0818

Magnolia Springs Senior Living 8225 Whipps Mill Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 716-5160

Mercy Providence 4915 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-5221

Mercy Sacred Heart Village 2120 Payne St, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 895-9425

Nazareth Home 2000 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 459-9681

Robert E. Lee, A Full Continuum of Care 201 E Elm St, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-9517

Sunrise of Louisville 6700 Overlook Dr, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 425-0820

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Presbyterian Homes of Louisville

Rose Anna Hughes & Westminster Terrace 2120 & 2116 Buechel Bank Rd, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 499-9383 • www.PHSK.org

Levels of care: assisted living, personal care, skilled nursing, outpatient rehab Capacity: retirement-96, assisted living-96, personal care-17, nursing/rehab-112 Special services: Three communities on 11 wooded acres. Restaurant-style dining, daily activities, on-site beauty shops, chapels w/services, gardens, library & exercise center. Committed to providing compassionate care and superior service to seniors since 1947. Owners: Presbyterian Homes & Services of Kentucky

Springhurst Pines

3101 N Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 412-3775 • www.springhurstpines.org

Levels of care: retirement, personal care, health and rehab center Capacity: patio homes-58 units, personal care-79 apts., nursing rooms-90 Special services: Springhurst Pines has 3 distinctive senior communities, one great campus: Cornell Trace for independent living, Parr’s at Springhurst for personal care needs and Springhurst Health and Rehab for skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Owners: Baptist Homes, Inc.

Treyton Oak Towers

Wesley Manor Retirement Community

Levels of care: skilled, retirement, personal care Capacity: retirement-165, skilled-60, personal care-40 Special services: Celebrating over 25 yrs of gracious retirement living. An elegant yet affordable continuum of care community in Old Louisville. Spacious apartments, beautiful dining room, valet parking, spa services, onsite therapy, dentist, bank, and more. Access to the arts and medical community. Owners: Third & Oak Corporation

Levels of care: retirement (patio homes), assisted living, personal care, nursing facility, Alzheimer’s care Capacity: retirement-60, assisted living-44, Alzheimer’s/personal care units-39, nursing-68 Special services: We are committed to providing nurturing, enriching care in all areas of our community: Patio homes for retirees, Assisted living Memory support - all stages Intermediate and skilled nursing. Owners: Methodist Retirement Homes of Kentucky

211 W Oak St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 589-3211 • www.treytonoaktowers.com

Twinbrook Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center 3526 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 452-6331

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5012 E Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 964-3959 • www.WesMan.org

Westminster Village 2200 Greentree Blvd N, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 282-9691

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AGING LOVED ONES By Linda Hitt Kempf, RN LNHA

How do I protect my wandering father?

Linda, I need your advice regarding when to intervene or even consider placement for my confused, wandering father, who is 85. My mother is 82 and is visibly worn out from being Dad’s primary caregiver for the last six years. Dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s seven years ago. Mom has not had a full night’s sleep since because Dad gets up all hours of the night and wanders around the house. Naturally, Mom fears Dad will get hurt once she closes her eyes or leaves the house. He has walked out the front door several times in the past few months. The last time turned out to be at dusk on the coldest day of the winter while Mom was napping. The neighbors saw him head down the street alone and brought him home. I feel so inadequate and confused over what, if, or when to do anything to help ease Mom’s burden. Mom said she does not want Dad to go to a nursing home because of the cost. However, I know she cannot do this any longer. — Bob

Bob, it is time. When families ask me that question about “if it’s time,” I know it’s way past time. The missing link here is that there is no proactive management of this situation. The question to ask yourself is, “Is this person’s well-being compromised?” In fact, there is double jeopardy in your parents’ case because your mom’s well-being started being compromised six years ago when she became a 24-hour caregiver to your dad. The single greatest stress to our immune system is caring for aging loved ones. Your mom is placing a higher priority on the cost of nursing home care than her own well-being. That mindset is damaging both of them. continued on page 66

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Arden Courts

Atria (Springdale)

Number of beds: 64 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $163 Level of care: Personal care Special services: Arden Courts is a personal care residence that is 100% dedicated to caring for those in the early to middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease & related dementias. We focus on preferences, abilities & independence. Call today to schedule your personalized tour. Owners: HCR Manor Care Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Number of beds: 20 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $150-$200 Level of care: Memory care Special services: A warm community in Springdale with a beautiful courtyard, secure memory care neighborhood, three restaurant-style meals daily, transportation, 200 monthly events, a beauty salon and 24-hour staff – call for a visit. Owners: Atria Senior Living Group, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

10451 Linn Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 423-8776 • www.arden-courts.com

4501 Springdale Rd, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 412-0222 • www.atriaspringdale.com

Atria (Stony Brook)

Barton House

Number of beds: 20 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $250 Level of care: Assisted living Special services: Just seconds away from the Rave Motion Pictures Stonybrook theatre, offering restaurant-style dining, a full calendar of events, friendly 24-hour staff and a secure memory care neighborhood — call for a personalized visit. Owners: Atria Senior Living Group, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Number of beds: 20 Separate unit: yes (freestanding) Cost per day: $150 (avg.) Level of care: Personal care Special services: Barton House, a secure home-like residence, is designed exclusively for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other related memory impairments. We provide a specialized program that enhances quality of life. Owners: Goodworks Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

3451 South Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 499-1393 • www.atriastonybrook.com

Belmont Village Senior Living Communities 4600 Bowling Blvd, St. Matthews, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 721-7500 • www.belmontvillage.com

6830 Overlook Dr, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 423-7177 • www.bartonlouisville.com

Christopher East Health Care Center

4200 Browns Lane, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 459-8900 • www.hcr-manorcare.com/HCRManorCare/

Number of beds: 24 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $157-$161 Level of care: Personal care Special services: “Like home” private apts. w/ full baths; researchbased program promotes brain function; care, services & activities by specially trained staff; nurses 24 hours/day, health services & med admin; chef-prepared meals. Owners: Belmont Village, L.P. Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

ChristopherEast Number of beds: 28 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $241 Level of care: Personal care, nursing/rehab Special services: The Arcadia Unit at Christopher East combines individualized attention from specially trained professionals, personalized care plans, structured programming, and comfortable amenities in a caring and safe environment. Owners: HCR ManorCare Payment Accepted: Medicare, private, Medicaid, health ins., LTCi, VA

Elmcroft at Oaklawn

Episcopal Church Home Memory Care Center

Number of beds: 24 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $128-$199 Level of care: Personal care Special services: Open Now, Elmcroft at Oaklawn offers 56 Personal Care apartments and 22 specialized Memory Care apartments, designed to provide elegance and promote safety for the residents. Contact (502) 632-5500. Owners: Elmcroft Senior Living Payment Accepted: private, private ins.

Number of beds: 52 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $208 Level of care: Personal care, nursing/rehab Special services: A faith-filled senior neighborhood. Award-winning small neighborhood living design, very caring professional staff, gourmet dining, on-site religious services, secure green spaces, daily activities, beauty shop, and rehab services. Open to persons of all faith traditions. Free tours.

100 Shelby Station Dr, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 632-5500 • www.oaklawnky.com

7504 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 736-7800 • www.echky.org

Owners: Episcopal Church Home Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, Medicare, Medicaid

The Altenheim 936 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 584-7417 • Cost per day: $136

Atria Elizabethtown Senior Assisted Living 133 Heartland Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 360-8001 • Cost per day: short term-$150; long term-$4,500/mo.

Auguste’s Cottage and Memory Care Center 2715 Charlestown Pike, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 280-0965 • Cost per day: priv. suite-$114; companion suite-$92

Autumn Woods Health Campus 2911 Green Valley Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 941-9893 • Cost per day: $226-$259

Bashford East Health Care 3535 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 459-1400 • Cost per day: $142

Brownsboro Hills Nursing Center 2141 Sycamore Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 895-5417 • Cost per day: $214-$248

Christian Care Communities-Christian Health Center 920 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 583-6533 • Cost per day: $218 semi; $234 private

Elmcroft of Mount Washington 520 Woodlake Dr, Mt. Washington, KY 40047 (502) 538-3172 • Cost per day: $120

Elmcroft of Valley Farms 10201 Valley Farms Blvd, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 937-3028 • Cost per day: starts at $130

Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 9600 Lamborne Blvd, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 935-7284 • Cost per day: $187

Garden Terrace at Green Valley Care Center 3118 Green Valley Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-2341 • Cost per day: priv-$260; semi priv-$216

Hillcrest Centre for Health and Rehabilitation 203 Sparks Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 41130 (812) 283-7918 • Cost per day: $200

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Heartsong Memory Care

Golden LivingCenter - Camelot

1101 Lyndon Lane, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 425-0331 • www.goldenlivingcenters.com

9260 Stonestreet Rd, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 935-3300 • www.heartsong-mc.com

Number of beds: 36 Separate unit: yes Cost: $6789 per month Level of care: Nursing/rehab Special services: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy Owners: Golden Living Center - Camelot, LLC Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, LTCi, Hospice, private ins.

Number of beds: 36 Separate unit: yes Cost: $3915-$4430/month Level of care: Personal care Special services: Private studios w/ private showers; companion apts avail; secure courtyards; transp; meals & snacks; therapies (PT/OT/ ST) & physician visits on site; Best Friends™ Environment; med mgmt & admin; health services coordinated by licensed nurses. Owners: Heartsong Memory Care, LLC Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA Aid & Attendance

Highlands Nursing and Rehab Center

Horizon Bay Louisville

Number of beds: 32 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $155 semiprivate, $175 private Level of care: Nursing/rehab Special services: Grace Dillman Memory Care Center – Supportive, nurturing care in a homelike environment. Structured activity programs appropriate for needs/interests/abilities. Short-term memory loss/Alzheimer’s/Other forms of dementia. Owners: CBF Healthcare of Kentucky Payment Accepted: private, Medicare, Medicaid, LTCi, VA

Number of beds: 32 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $140-$200, levels of care $63-$92 Level of care: Personal care Special services: Comfortable living space with cozy fireplace. All utilities included, except telephone. Housekeeping and personal care services available. Owners: CNL; managed by Horizon Bay Retirement Living Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

1705 Stevens Ave, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 451-7330 • www.highlandsnursing.com

901 Blankenbaker Parkway Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 244-4244 • www.horizonbay.com

Lincoln Hills Health Center

Magnolia Springs East Senior Living

326 Country Club Dr, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-1311 • www.lincolnhillshealthcare.com

13600 LaGrange Rd, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 716-5160 • www.magnolia-springs.net

Number of beds: 25 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: semiprivate $162, private $192 Level of care: Nursing/rehab Special services: Secured unit with specialty trained staff, fenced courtyard area with covered sitting area. Raised planting areas and activities suited to this unit. Owners: Oasis Healthcare Management Payment Accepted: private, Medicaid, Medicare, LTCi

Number of beds: 20 Separate unit: yes Cost: $4795-$5195 monthly rates Level of care: Memory care Special services: Home-like setting w/ all private apts. Safety, security & comfort for your loved one with dementia. Assistance with transition from home to Magnolia Springs East can be arranged. Our specialized program enhances the lives of our residents and families. Please see our ad on page 55. Owners: Grandview Care Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Magnolia Springs Senior Living

Nazareth Home

Number of beds: 20 Separate unit: yes Cost: $4995-$5195 per month only Level of care: Memory care Special services: Home-like setting w/ all private apts. Safety, security & comfort for your loved ones with dementia. Assistance with transition from home to Magnolia Springs can be arranged. Our specialized program enhances the lives of our residents and families. Please see our ad on page 55. Owners: Grandview Care Payment Accepted: LTCi, VA

Number of beds: 52 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $208 Level of care: Personal care, Nursing/rehab Special services: A faith-filled senior neighborhood. Award-winning small neighborhood living design, very caring professional staff, gourmet dining, on-site religious services, secure green spaces, daily activities, beauty shop, and rehab services. Open to persons of all faith traditions. Free tours. Owners: Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, Medicare, Medicaid

8225 Whipps Mill Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 716-5160 • www.magnolia-springs.net

2000 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 459-9681 • www.nazhome.org

Ideal Care, Inc. 1702 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 456-0811 • Cost per day: day care-$75; residential-$130-$180

Indian Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center 240 Beechmont Dr, Corydon, IN 47112 (812) 738-8127 • Cost per day: $155

Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation-Rolling Hills 3625 St. Joseph Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-0670 • Cost per day: $212

Lincoln Hills Health Center 326 Country Club Dr, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-1311 • Cost per day: semi priv.-$157; priv.-$182

Meadowview Health and Rehabilitation 9701 Whipps Mill Rd, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 426-2778 • Cost per day: $189-$204

Mercy Providence 4915 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-5221 • Cost per day: $196

Oaklawn Health and Rehabilitation 13914 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 254-0009 • Cost per day: $269

Regis Woods Care and Rehabilitation Center 4604 Lowe Rd, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 451-1401 • Cost per day: $177-$230

Riverbend Independent & Assisted Living Community 2715 Charlestown Rd, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 280-0965 • Cost: $3500-$4500/month

Rivers Edge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (formerly Britthaven of Prospect) 6301 Bass Rd, Louisville, KY 40059 (502) 228-8359 • Cost per day: semi priv.-$194; priv.-$200

Sellersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center 7823 Old State Rd 60, Sellersburg, IN 47172 (812) 246-4272 • Cost per day: $143-$155

Sunrise of Louisville 6700 Overlook Dr, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 425-0820 • Cost per day: $120-$237

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Sally’s Garden - A Memory Care Neighborhood 3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-4907 • www.masonichomesky.com

Number of beds: 20 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $190 Level of care: Personal care Special services: Residents find fulfilling lives in our memory care neighborhood with trained staff providing 24/7 support. Private rooms/baths combine with social activities/fitness programs for comfortable and secure environments. Owners: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, Hospice, private ins.

Sam Swope Care Center at Masonic Homes of Louisville 3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-4907 • www.masonichomesky.com

Number of beds: 24 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: $320 and $360 Level of care: Nursing/rehab Special services: Advanced memory care household accommodates 24 residents, offering Snoezelen room, secured courtyard, residential kitchen, and Home Free monitoring. Owners: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. Payment Accepted: Medicare, private, LTCi, Hospice, private ins.

Wesley Manor Retirement Community 5012 E Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 969-3277 • www.WesMan.org

Number of beds: 59 Separate unit: yes Cost per day: Personal Care-$151-$237, Nursing-Intermediate $225, Skilled $237 Level of care: Personal Care, Intermediate, Skilled Special services: Serving needs of Alzheimer’s residents from onset of illness to life’s end both personal care and nursing care – 39 personal care beds and 20 nursing care beds. Owners: Methodist Retirement Homes of Kentucky Payment Accepted: private, LTCi (Medicare, Medicaid for nursing rehab level)

Larger color Enhanced listings are paid for by the facility. If you are interested in an Enhanced listing, call 502-327-8855. Winter issue deadline: November 12, 2012

Assisted Living Directory Assisted living offers minimal assistance in care, such as providing meals, helping with baths, and offering reminders to take medications. While some residents drive, scheduled transportation may be provided. Daily activities are organized, and there is around-the-clock supervision. No health care is provided, and these facilities are not licensed, but certification is required.

Atria (Springdale)

Atria (St. Matthews)

Number of units: 59 Cost per month: Starting at: Studio-$2775, Alcove-$2995, 1 BR-$3995, 2 BR-$4350 Transportation available: free scheduled transportation Special services: A warm community in Springdale with a beautiful courtyard, secure memory care neighborhood, three restaurantstyle meals daily, transportation, 200 monthly events, a beauty salon and 24-hour staff – call for a visit. Owners: Atria Senior Living Group, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Number of units: 70 Cost per month: Starting at: Studio-$2725, 1 BR-$3800, 2 BR-$4350 Transportation available: free local transportation M-F Special services: Located in the heart of St. Matthews, with some of the largest assisted living apartments in the area, 24-hour staff, scheduled transportation, restaurant-style dining and more than 200 monthly events – call for a visit. Owners: Atria Senior Living Group, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

4501 Springdale Rd, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 412-0222 • www.atriaspringdale.com

120 S Hubbards Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 896-1759 • www.atriastmatthews.com

Atria (Stony Brook)

Beehive Homes of Lyndon

Number of units: 87 Cost per month: Starting at: Alcove-$2995, 1 BR-$3900, 2 BR-$4450 Transportation available: free local transportation available M-F w/24 hrs. adv. notice Special services: Just seconds away from the Rave Motion Pictures Stonybrook theatre, offering restaurant-style dining, a full calendar of events, friendly 24-hour staff and a secure memory care neighborhood – call for a visit. Owners: Atria Senior Living Group, Inc. Payment Accepted: private

Number of units: 14 Cost per month: $3450 (all inclusive) Transportation available: free scheduled transportation Special services: Friendly home-like atmosphere. Home cooked meals, housekeeping/laundry/linen service, variety of activities, free cable TV. Caring and friendly staff. Call today for a tour. Owners: Michael & Michele Allen Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

3451 South Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 499-1393 • www.atriastonybrook.com

8401 LaGrange Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 541-4719 • www.bhivehomes.com

The Altenheim 936 Barrett Ave, Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 584-7417 • Cost per month: 1BR $2850

Amber Oaks Assisted Living 156 Haven Hill Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 647-4546 • Cost per month: Studio $1950-$2200, 1BR $2475, 2BR $2900

Atria Elizabethtown Senior Living 133 Heartland Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 360-8001 • Cost per month: Alcove $2900, 1BR $3150, 2BR $3950

Azalea Hills Assisted Living 3700 Lafayette Parkway, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119 (812) 923-4888 • Cost per month: 1BR $3250-3500, 2BR $3750-4000, Studio $2500-2750, Patio Home $1750

Beehive Homes of Smyrna Parkway 8800 Smyrna Parkway, Louisville, KY 40228 (502) 966-9771 • Cost per month: 1BR $3300-$3500

Bennett House Assisted Living Residence 3928 Horne Ave, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-1960 • Cost per month: Studio $2400, 1BR $3000 (prices may vary)

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Christian Care Communities

Number of units: 63 Cost per month: Studio $581, 1BR $727-$751 (lower rates avail. based on income) Transportation available: free for campus, planned outings 2-3 times per wk. Special services: Beautifully landscaped gardens with walking paths. On-site hair salon, grocery, restaurant-style dining, scheduled transportation, social events, pastoral care services, assisted living services such as medication reminders, bathing assistance and much more! Owners: Christian Care Communities Payment Accepted: private, Sec 8 & HUD 236 subsidies avail.

Number of units: 40 Cost per month: Studio $789, 1BR $907 (lower rates avail. based on income) Transportation available: $30 monthly fee for campus/planned outings 2-3 times per wk. Special services: Beautifully landscaped gardens with walking paths. On-site hair salon, grocery, restaurant-style dining, scheduled transportation, social events, pastoral care services, assisted living services such as medication reminders, bathing assistance and much more! Owners: Christian Care Communities Payment Accepted: private, HUD section 8 subsidies avail.

Chapel House: 945 S 5th St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 585-5656 • www.ChristianCareCommunities.org

Friendship House: 960 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 585-5656 • www.ChristianCareCommunities.org

Elmcroft at Oaklawn

Magnolia Springs East Senior Living

Number of units: 24 Cost per month: Studio starting at $3810, 1BR $4410, 2BR $5130 Transportation available: Free physician and planned community outings on scheduled days Special services: Open Now, Elmcroft at Oaklawn offers 56 Personal Care apartments and 22 specialized Memory Care apartments, designed to provide elegance and promote safety for the residents. Contact (502) 632-5500. Owners: Elmcroft Senior Living Payment Accepted: private, private ins., VA

Number of units: 75 Cost per month: Studio $2995-$3795, 1BR $3895$4795, 2BR $5695-$5795 Transportation available: Yes, medical appts., shopping and community outings Special services: 11-acre campus w/ walking trail and gazebo. This new location opens October 2012. Luxury senior living w/ country charm and affordable prices. Built by nonprofit organization, with commitment to local community. Please see our ad on page 55.

100 Shelby Station Dr, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 632-5500 • www.elmcroftseniorliving/oaklawn.com

Magnolia Springs Senior Living

13600 LaGrange Rd, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 716-5160 • www.magnolia-springs.net

Owners: Grandview Care Payment Accepted: private, private ins., VA, LTCi, AL ins.

The Pillars Assisted Living Community

8225 Whipps Mill Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 716-5160 • www.magnolia-springs.net

Number of units: 71 Cost per month: Studio $2895-$3695, 1BR $4295$4695, 2BR $5595 Transportation available: $25-$50 for unscheduled transportation Special services: A new level of excellence, quality and distinction in luxury senior living. Magnolia Springs is built by a nonprofit organization, with the goal “To give back to the community.” Please see our ad on page 55. Owners: Grandview Care Payment Accepted: private, private ins., VA, LTCi, AL ins.

711 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 633-3486 • www.masonichomesky.com

Number of units: 21 Cost per month: Studio $2174, 1BR $2282-$2500, 2BR $2717-$3043 Transportation available: $30/hour, $5/in-town, $1/mile Special services: Spacious new apartments with 24-hour staff attendants, emergency assistance and security call system. Meals, activities, salon and housekeeping. Laundry located on each floor. Spiritual support from staff chaplain. Owners: Masonic Homes of KY, Inc. Payment Accepted: private

Presbyterian Homes of Louisville –

Westminster Terrace & Rose Anna Hughes Home 2116 Buechel Bank Rd, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 499-9383 • www.PHSK.org

Number of units: 96 Cost per month: Studio $1850, 2BR Suites $4300 Transportation available: Community Group van trips, free: $8/round trip Special services: Independence you desire, the services you need. Three daily meals served restaurant-style, activities, transportation, housekeeping, utilities & more. Assistance available 24/7. On-site exercise center. Since 1947, one of Louisville’s originals. Owners: Presbyterian Homes & Services of KY Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

Larger color Enhanced listings are paid for by the facility. If you are interested in an Enhanced listing, call 502-327-8855. Winter issue deadline: November 12, 2012

Crescent Place 148 Allen Dr, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 633-6622 • Cost per month: Studio $2150, Alcove $2300, 1BR $2475, 2BR $2750

Elmcroft of Mount Washington 520 Woodlake Dr, Mt. Washington, KY 40047 (502) 538-3172 • Cost per month: Studio $2195, Alcove $2595, 1BR $2995, 2BR $3495

Elmcroft of Valley Farms 10201 Valley Farms Blvd, Valley Station, KY 40272 (502) 937-3028 • Cost per month: Efficiency $3000, 1BR $3600, 2BR $3900

Emeritus at Stonecreek Lodge 9251 Stonestreet Rd, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 935-5884 • Cost per month: Studio $2835, Alcove $3060, 1BR $3400 (all inclusive)

Franciscan Health Care Center 3625 Fern Valley Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 964-3381 • Cost per month: Studio $3360, 1BR $3930, 2BR $4410

Hampton Oaks 966 N Wilson Rd, Scottsburg, IN 47170 (812) 752-2694 • Cost per month: $2880-$3900

Hometown Manor Assisted Living 74 Mack Walters Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 437-0814 • Cost per month: $1950-$2600

Ideal Care Inc. 1702 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 456-0811 • Cost per month: 1BR $3900-$5400

Lifestyle Adult Care Home 1610 Blackiston View Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 258-0818 • Cost per month: $2250-$3750

Lifting Lives 2204 W Chestnut, Louisville, KY 40211 (502) 235-6733 • Cost per month: $2600

Mercy Providence 4915 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-5221 • Cost per month: Efficiency $3627

Oaks Assisted Living 1010 Richwood Way, LaGrange, KY 40031 (502) 222-3552 • Cost per month: $3810

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Village East Inc.

Wesley Manor Retirement Community

Number of units: 20 Cost per month: Studio $3240 Transportation available: free, unlimited Special services: Affordable state certified family style assisted living. Private suites, all inclusive rates. No hidden costs. All meals, snacks, transportation, assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’s), activities, plus much more. Owners: Village East, Inc. Payment Accepted: private grants, VA

Number of units: 44 Cost per month: $2228-$6243 Transportation available: Free transportation to doctor/medical appts., planned shopping and errands trip once a week Special services: Private, spacious apartments, three specialized levels of service, activities, transportation, complete dining, linen, houskeeping. Six floor plans. We offer a full continuum of care community. Fee based on care level and style of accomodations.

11530 Herrick Lane, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 643-8248 • www.christian-village.org

5012 E Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 969-3277 • www.WesMan.org

Owners: Methodist Retirement Homes of KY Payment Accepted: private, some LTCi

Riverbend Independent & Assisted Living Community 2715 Charlestown Pike, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 280-0965 • Cost per month: $2650-$3690

Robert E. Lee – A Full Continuum of Care 201 E Elm St, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-9517 • Cost per month: $1500-$2400

Twin Oaks Assisted Living 98 Adams St, New Castle, KY 40050 (502) 845-4136 • Cost per month: Studio $2260; 1BR $2580, $2800, $2860, $3150

Twinbrook Hotel Apartments 3525 Ephraim McDowell Dr, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 452-6331 • Cost per month: Efficiency $1800, 1BR $2200

Villas of Guerin Woods 8037 Unruh Dr, Georgetown, IN 47122 (812) 951-1878 • Cost per month: $2790-$3270

Westminster Village 2200 Greentree Blvd N, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 282-9691 • Cost per month: Studio $2021, 1BR $2581, 2BR $2869

Windsor Ridge Assisted Living 2700 Waters Edge Parkway, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 284-4336 • Cost per month: Studio $2850, 1BR $3250

Home Health Directory Home Health Care refers to care provided in a person’s home. Medical Home Health Care is a licensed level of care that provides nursing care and personal care. (These agencies also provide non-medical care.) Non-medical Home Health Care agencies in Kentucky must be certified. Agencies in Indiana must be licensed. They can assist with the self-administration of medications or treatments, provide limited personal care, serve as companions who prepare light meals and tidy homes, and may offer transportation or errand services.

Accurate Healthcare Professionals

Almost Family In-Home Care Program

Type: medical, non-medical Services: nursing care, therapy, personal care, homemaking, transportation, errands Cost per hour: $14-$17 Employees’ status: liability ins., background and ref. check, direct hires, withhold taxes, worker’s comp. Min. time required: N/A Special services: We provide in-home caregiving services and health care staffing 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Owners: Accurate Healthcare Professionals Payment Accepted: private

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, errands, community-based waiver services Cost per hour: $16-$18 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: 4 hours Special services: Personal care services, homemaking, meal prep, companion/sitter services, med mgmt, in-depth RN assessment, caregiver respite, home supervisory visits and social workers. Provider for the home & community-based waiver program. Owners: Almost Family, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

2200 Buechel Ave, Ste 101, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 671-0996 • www.accuratehealthcareprofessionals.com

Always Best Care Senior Services

Louisville Downtown and East End: 710 Jarvis Woods Terrace, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 272-4400 • www.abc-loudowneast.com

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, transportation, errands, FREE senior navigation service Cost per hour: starting at $16 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., drugtested, Red Cross trained, background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: 1-3 hours at a higher rate Special services: FREE senior living navigation, Rx discounts. Certified geriatric nurse case manager assessment. From 1 hr. to 24/7, from companionship & homemaking to transfers, bathing, dressing, turning, incontinence care & more. Owners: Robin Helfers Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

4545 Bishop Lane, Ste 201, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 893-1661 • www.almostfamily.com

Always Best Care Senior Services

Southeast Louisville: 7224 Fox Harbor Rd, Prospect, KY 40059 (502) 265-5848 • www.abc-selouisville.com

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, transportation, errands Cost per hour: starting at $16 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: 1 hour at a higher rate Special services: Always Best Care helps families with non-medical inhome care and assisted living placement services. With Always Best Care, every client receives extraordinary care from extraordinary people. Owners: Daniel J. Chitwood Payment Accepted: private, private ins., LCTi, VA

Affiliated Nursing 1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 102 Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 634-0918 • Cost per day: $16

Allam Senior Care 811 S 2nd St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 553-1848 • Cost per day: $16.50-$19

Amedisys Home Health Care 13101 Magisterial Dr, Ste. 101 Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 244-5441 • Cost per day: nursing/therapy $120-$150/visit, personal care $70/visit

Amedisys Home Health Care 833 Valley College Dr, Suite 5 Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 933-1311 • Cost per day: nursing/therapy $120-$150/visit, personal care $70/visit

Amedisys Home Health Care 1609 N Dixie Highway, Ste. 114, Louisville, KY 40271 (800) 647-0775 • Cost per day: nursing/therapy $120-$150/visit, personal care $70/visit

Amedisys Home Health Care 77 Mack Walter’s Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 633-3007 • Cost per day: nursing/therapy $120-$150/visit, personal care $70/visit

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Amedisys Home Health Care

BrightStar Care

Type: medical Services: nursing, physical & occupational therapy, social services, behavioral health Cost per hour: nursing/therapy $120-$150/ visit, personal care $70/visit Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: N/A Special services: Provider of Medicare approved services for skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, medical social services and home health aide assistance. We help provide an independent living situation in a safe home environment. Owners: Amedisys Home Health Care Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare replacement plan, private, selected private ins.

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaker, transportation, errands, Alz./dementia, respite, med reminders Cost per hour: $16.50$18.50 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes, drug testing Min. time required: 1 hour Special services: Joint Commission Accredited. Compassionate care, excellent service. Non-medical care by skilled and attentive professionals. All care is overseen by a Registered Nurse and is available 1-24 hours/day with Guaranteed Caregiver Compatibility. Owners: Christian & Leslie McCutcheon Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA, worker’s comp

9000 Wessex Place, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 429-4550 • www.amedisys.com

400 Blakenbaker Pkwy., Ste 301, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 893-4700 • www.louisvillehomecare.org

Capacity Care

Caretenders

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, respite, errands, med. reminders Cost per hour: $16-$18 Employees’ status: background check, drug testing, liability ins., worker’s comp., withhold taxes Min. time required: N/A Special services: Locally Owned Non-Medical Home Care for those living independently in home and persons with disabilities. Our companions must have continuing education. Thank you for considering us. Owners: Theresa Hinton, CEO Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

Type: medical Services: nursing care, therapy, personal care, homemaking Cost per hour: $56-$186/visit Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: N/A Special services: Certified Medicare & Medicaid home health agencies. See below for additional Caretenders locations. Specialty care programs in geriatrics, orthopedics, cardiology, urology wound care, psychiatric nursing, wound care, & social workers. See our ad on page 61. Owners: Almost Family, Inc. Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private ins., private

4010 Dupont Circle, Suite 406, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 893-8414 • www.capacitycare.com

Commonwealth Nursing Solutions

2301 River Road, Suite 302, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 814-3111 • www.cnursingsolutions.com

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, errands, med. reminders, respite, holiday prep., Alzheimers & dementia care Cost per hour: starting at $15 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, drug testing, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: N/A Special services: Assisting clients with independent and dignified living. Care Log connects family with secure online update. Our Pharmacist and Dietician provide medication and meal plan reviews. Also provide SCL & MPW services. Owners: Greg Ciliberti, MD; Alex Moore, MD; Barbara Newton; Tom Samuels Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, Medicaid

4545 Bishop Lane, Ste 200, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 238-5150 • www.caretenders.com

ElderServe Homecare

411 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 583-8012 • www.elderservehomecare.org

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, transportation, errands, respite, Alz. care Cost per hour: $17 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, drug testing, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: 3 hours Special services: Non-medical services for individuals who want to continue living in their home but need assistance with daily activity. Services include Personal Care, Home Mgmt, Respite, Concierge, Financial Helper & Guardian Medical Monitoring. Owners: Elderserve, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, KIPDA, VA, LTCi

FirstLight HomeCare

Floyd Memorial Home HealthCare

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, Alzheimer’s care, homemaking, transportation, errands Cost per hour: $13.50-$18.50 Employees’ status: bonded, liability insurance, background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: 2 hours Special services: Personalized, engaging care for Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Parkinson’s, and Multiple Sclerosis Caregivers receive extensive training. Compassionate plan of care with each client’s individual needs. Call for a free consultation. Owners: Walter W. Newell Payment Accepted: private pay, LTCi

Type: medical Services: personal care, Alz/dementia care, nursing care, physical, occupational and speech therapy Cost per hour: $80-$275/ visit Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: 1 hour Special services: Award winning services available in 6 Indiana counties. All aspects of skilled nursing services by caring registered nurses and certified aides brought to your home. Ask your doctor for Floyd Memorial Home Health. Owners: Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services Payment Accepted: private, Medicaid, Medicare, health ins., LTCi

1017 Dupont Rd, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 632-0448 • www.firstlighthomecare.com

1915 Bono Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-7447 • www.floydmemorial.com/home-health

Amedisys Home Health Care 1707 Cedar Grove Rd Ste. 8, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 (502) 543-2371 • Cost per hour: nursing/therapy $120-$150/visit, personal care $70/visit

Amedisys Home Health Care 2866 Charlestown Rd Ste. 105, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 944-8404 • Cost per hour: nursing/therapy $120-$150/visit, personal care $70/visit

Amedisys Home Health Care 303 Quartermaster Ct, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 284-3030 • Cost per hour: nursing/therapy $120-$150/visit, personal care $70/visit

Assurance Home & Convalescent Care 3004 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 479-1906 • Cost per hour: $16-$18 or $28/bath visit

Baptist Hospital East Home Health Agency 6420 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste. 360, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 454-5656 • Cost per hour: rehab $180/visit, nursing $180/visit

Best Choice Home Health 2871 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (502) 727-0085 • Cost per hour: nursing $150/ visit, PT eval $200, PT visit $250

Care Network-Eva Spaid 161 Chenoweth Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 719-6600 • Cost per hour: $17 (M-Sun.)

Caretenders - Elizabethtown 1105 Juliana Ct, Suite 3, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 234-2273 • Cost per hour: $56-$186/visit

Caretenders of Jeffersonville 63 Quartermaster Ct, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 206-2006 • Cost per hour: $56-$186/visit

Caretenders - Louisville Southwest 9702 Stonestreet Rd Bldg.1 Ste.330, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 933-2785 • Cost per hour: $56-$186/visit

Caretenders of Kentuckiana 1724 State St, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 941-8125 • Cost per hour: $56-$186/visit

Caretenders - Shelbyville 197 Alpine Dr, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 647-0450 • Cost per hour: $56-$186/visit

Caretenders - Shepherdsville 1553 Hwy. 44 E, Suite 1 Shepherdsville, KY 40165 (502) 543-2433 • Cost per hour: $56-$186/visit

Caring For You, Inc. 4010 Dupont Circle, Suite 223, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 893-2790 • Cost per hour: $15

Comfort Keepers 4113 Oechsli Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 721-0101 • Cost per hour: $15-$18

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Gentiva Health Services

Helping Hands Companion Care Services

Type: medical Services: nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy Cost per hour: $70-$185/visit Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check Min. time required: N/A Special services: Certified Medicare Home Health Agency specializing in geriatric care. Our services include specialty programs for Orthopedics, Safe Strides (fall prevention), and Cardiopulmonary. Great healthcare has come home. Owners: Gentiva Health Services Payment Accepted: Medicare, private ins.

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, transportation, errands, respite, med. reminders Cost per hour: $14.50-$17.75 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes, drug testing Min. time required: 2 hours Special services: *Personalized loving care available in home, assisted living, nursing home or hospital *Scheduling up to 24 hours 7 days a week *Experienced caregivers, CNAs, LPNs & RNs *Free assessments Owners: Terry Graham, RN; Dawn Smithwick, BSW Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

Home Instead Senior Care

Hosparus

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, transportation, errands, respite, Alzheimer’s care Cost per hour: $15-$17.50 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes, drug testing Min. time required: Flexible Special services: Employee-owned & State Certified, Home Instead invests in its CAREGivers to focus on delivering great care. Thorough screening. Top-notch training. CAREGiver matching. In business since 1999. See why so many people choose Home Instead. To us, it’s personal. Owners: Employee-owned, Becky Beanblossom, President Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

Type: medical Services: nursing & physician services, pain mgt, social workers, spiritual care, CNA’s, Bereavement & Volunteer Programs Cost per hour: per day Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: N/A Special services: Offering quality end-of-life care and bereavement services. Hosparus offers care, comfort and counseling for those who need it most regardless of their ability to pay. Owners: Hosparus Inc. Payment Accepted: per days fees under Medicaid, Medicare, other ins., private pay (income adj.)

2301 Hurstbourne Village Dr. #100, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 426-9783 • www.home-companions.com

710 Executive Park, Louisville KY 40207 (502) 895-4213 • www.gentiva.com

4610 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 515-9515 • www.seniorcarelouisville.net

3532 Ephraim McDowell Dr, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 456-6200 • www.hosparus.org

North Central District Home Health Agency

Premier Caring Hands

Type: medical Services: nursing care, therapy, personal care, homemaking Cost per hour: $53-$130/visit Employees’ status: bonded, liability insurance, background check, withhold taxes Min. time required: N/A Special services: Non-profit health department home health agency in operation since 1976. Certified agency providing in-home care to qualified recipients. Participating in EPSDT, HCBW and Michelle P. Waiver program. Serving Henry, Oldham, Shelby, & Trimble counties. Owners: North Central District Health Department Payment Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, private, private ins., LTCi

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, transportation, errands Cost per hour: $15-$22 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: 3 hours Special services: Hygiene, Ambulation, Transportation, Cooking, Cleaning, Shopping, Respite/Attendant Care. Accepts LTC insurance and Medicaid. Medical Equipment and Home Modification available. Dedicated Caregiver matched to client needs. Free Assessment. Owners: CareAssist, LLC Payment Accepted: Medicaid, private, private ins., LTCi

30 Main St, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 845-2761 • www.ncdhd.com

9750 Ormsby Station Rd, #105, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 384-1840 • www.premiercaringhands.com

Comfort Keepers 1417 State St, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 944-5006 • Cost per hour: $14-$17

ElderCare 4 Families 13806 Lake Point Circle, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 244-8446 • Cost per hour: $12-$18

ElderCare 4 Families Indiana 2315 Green Valley Rd #200, New Albany, IN 47150 502-244-8446 • Cost per hour: $12-$18

Granny Nannies of Kentucky 3703 Taylorsville Rd, Suite 122, Louisville, Ky 40220 (502) 454-9134 • Cost per hour: $13-$16.50

Hearts to Homes-A Service of VNA Nazareth Home Care 4912 U.S. Hwy 42, Suite 106, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 412-7732 • Cost per hour: $16-$18

HomeCAREConnections 4010 Dupont Circle, Suite 581, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 721-1090 • Cost per hour: $13-$18

Home Instead Senior Care 1401 State St, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-9770 • Cost per hour: $10-$16

Home Instead Senior Care 1512 Crums Lane, Suite 103, Louisville, KY 40216 (502) 448-1511 • Cost per hour: $12.50-$16.50

Home Instead Senior Care 2225 Lawerenceburg Rd, Bldg. A Ste. 4, Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 352-7272 • Cost per hour: $15-$17.50

Lifeline Homecare Solutions 125 Fairfax Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (855) 860-3255 • Cost per hour: starting at $16

MD2U 140 Whittington Pkwy, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 327-9100 • Cost per hour: $170-$250/visit

ResCare 10140 Linn Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 423-4336 • Cost per hour: $18, non-medical

Right at Home 639 Eastern Blvd, Suite E, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 285-9100 • Cost per hour: $11-$17.25

SilverTree Home Care 2610 Dawson Ridge Rd, LaGrange, KY 40031 (502) 222-0018 • Cost per hour: $11-$17

Sonblest Elder Care Inc. 916 E 8th St, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 283-7015 • Cost per hour: $13-$16.50

VISTACARE hospice 391 Quartermaster Ct, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 284-2600 • Cost per hour: per day

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Senior Helpers of Louisville

Right at Home

221 Executive Park, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-0580 • www.louisville.rightathome.net

150 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 690-2648 • www.seniorhelpers.com

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, errands, respite, Alz. care Cost per hour: $14.50-$18.50 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes, worker’s comp. Min. time required: 3 hours Special services: Private, LTCi, worker’s compensation. Let us help your loved one with homemaking/companionship/respite/sitter/personal and Alzheimer’s care services. Owners: Jean Locy Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, worker’s comp

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, transportation, errands, respite, Alz. care, med reminders Cost per hour: $16-$20 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: Flexible Special services: Alzheimer’s/Dementia Senior Gems | Program by Teepa Snow, endorsed by AFA | Brainy Day Memory Care Program | Compassionate Aging Program for Seniors | Medicaid ABI-Brain Injury Certified Program. See our ad on page 67. Owners: Nancy Galloway Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, EFT, VA, Medicaid Waivers

SeniorCare Experts

SilverTree Home Care

145 Thierman Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 896-2316 • www.srcareexperts.org

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, errands, transportation Cost per hour: $17-$18 (bath only $30) Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., multi-state background check, direct hires, withhold taxes, drug screening Min. time required: 3 hours Special services: Non-profit since 1974. Mission: help seniors remain independent in their homes. Free assessments. Lifeline Medical Alert, Home Delivered Meals, Transp., Home Caregivers, and Medication Dispensing Service. Financial assistance for some services. Owners: SeniorCare Experts, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

1900 Plantside Dr, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 744-4420 • www.homecarelouisville.net

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, respite, Alz. care, homemaker, transportation, errands Cost per hour: $11-$17 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., drug testing, background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: 1 hour at higher rate Special services: Affordable, customized home care. Services include med reminders, meal prep, transportation and more. Caregivers are carefully matched, thoroughly screened, tested, and trained. Free Assessments. Owners: Pam S. Jeseo Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Spaid Nursing Services

VNA Nazareth Home Care

Type: medical & non-medical Services: nursing care, personal care, homemaker, transportation, errands, therapy Cost per hour: $16$19 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, drug testing, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: 4 hours Special services: Providing quality in-home care since 1975; 1 of only 4 licensed providers of in-home skilled nursing care as well as nonmedical needs of companionship, personal assistance, home help. Competitive rates. Owners: Tim & Terry Malone Payment Accepted: private, private ins., LTCi

Type: medical & non-medical Services: skilled nursing, therapy, home infusion, private duty Cost per hour: $17.50 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: 3 hours Special services: Skilled Nursing, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, Home Infusion Services, Private Duty, and Chronic Disease Management Programs Owners: KentuckyOne Health Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins., LTCi

1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 102, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 637-5474 • www.spaidnursing.com

Caring for

539 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 584-2456/(800) 346-4577 • www.vnanazareth.org

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The Altenheim

Autumn Woods Health Campus

Number of beds: 24 Cost per day: private $222, semiprivate $157 Special services: A small non-profit community located in the Highlands. Our one to six average staff to resident ratio provides our residents with the highest quality of care by our skilled team of experts. Owners: The Altenheim Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, Hospice, private ins.

Number of beds: 67 Cost per day: $205-$236 Special services: Offers long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, 24-hour skilled nursing care, outpatient therapy, transitional care, specialized memory care, and respite care. Private suites, state-ofthe-art therapy gym, fine dining, cable, TV, and phone. Owners: Trilogy Health Services, LLC Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, Hospice, LTCi

936 Barrett Ave, Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 584-7417 • www.thealtenheim.org

Baptist Hospital Northeast Short-Term Rehabilitation 1025 New Moody Lane, LaGrange, KY 40031 (502) 222-3376 • www.baptistnortheast.com

Number of beds: 24 Cost per day: $210 Special services: Registered nurses 24 hours; full-time physical, occupational and speech therapists, personalized treatment plans, remodeled gym, private rooms, laundry service, daily admissions, cable TV, family teaching. Near I-71. Owners: Baptist Hospital Northeast Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins.

Episcopal Church Home

2911 Green Valley Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 941-9893 • www.autumnwoodshc.com

Christopher East Health Care Center

4200 Browns Lane, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 459-8900 • http://www.hcr-manorcare.com/HCRManorCare/ ChristopherEast Number of beds: 178 Cost per day: private $276-$341, semiprivate $234-$299 Special services: Christopher East combines the efforts of physical, occupational, & speech therapies to help our patients reach their highest level of independence. Treatment is offered for many of the most complex medical conditions. Owners: HCR-Manor Care Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, health ins., LTCi, VA

The Forum at Brookside

7504 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 736-7800 • www.echky.org

Number of beds: 139 Cost per day: private $277 or $293, semiprivate $202 Special services: A faith filled senior neighborhood. Superior quality nursing care, highly exp. licensed rehab therapists, newly furnished rooms, gourmet dining, on-site religious services, daily activities, and beauty shop. Open to persons of all faith traditions. Free tours. Owners: Episcopal Church Home Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, LTCi

200 Brookside Dr, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 245-3048 • www.theforumbrookside.com

Number of beds: 60 Cost per day: private $267, semiprivate $219 Special services: Heartfelt care and skilled staff provide short & long term nursing care and rehab-physical, occupational, and speech for your loved one’s comfort, quality, and engaged lifestyle. Beautifully located in eastern Jefferson County. Owners: Five Star Senior Living, Inc. Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, Hospice, LTCi, private ins.

Four Courts at Cherokee Park

Franciscan Health Care Center

Number of beds: 71 Cost per day: private $250, semiprivate $215 Special services: Dedicated to providing the best in rehab and comprehensive nursing care while respecting the quality of life of those entrusted to our care. Our mission is TransitionalCARE, planning from hospital, to rehab, to home. Owners: Signature HealthCARE, LLC Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins.

Number of beds: 85 Cost per day: $239-$359 Special services: Located off I-65 on Fern Valley Road offering longterm care, short-term rehab, assisted living, 24-hour skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Private suites, state-of-the-art therapy gym, fine dining, cable, and phone. Owners: Trilogy Health Services, LLC Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, LTCi, private ins., VA

2100 Millvale Rd, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 451-0990 • www.fourcourtsatcherokeepark.com

3625 Fern Valley Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 964-3381 ext. 202 • www.franciscanhc.com

Bashford East Health Care 3535 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 459-1400 • Cost per day: private $198, semiprivate $183

Brownsboro Hills Healthcare 2141 Sycamore Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 895-5417 • Cost per day: private $223$248, semiprivate $214

Christian Care Communities-Christian Health Center 920 S. 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 583-6533 • Cost per day: private $234, semiprivate $218

Christian Care Communities-Christian Health Center West 1015 West Magazine St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 815-6460 • Cost per day: private $220, semiprivate $206

Clark Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Facility 517 North Little League Blvd., Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 282-8406 • Cost per day: private $275, semiprivate $170 Crestview Care Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 1871 Midland Trail, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 589-3573 • Cost per day: private $218$220, semiprivate $198 Frazier Rehab Institute, a part of Kentucky One Health 220 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202 502-582-7400 • Cost per day: $600/skilled unit to $1500 on acute unit Golden LivingCenter-Camelot 1101 Lyndon Lane, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 425-0331 • Cost per day: private $227, semiprivate $207

Colonial Health & Rehabilitation 708 Bartley Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004 (502) 348-9260 • Cost per day: private $200, semiprivate $177 Eastern Star Home in Kentucky 923 Eastern Star Ct, Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 451-3535 • Cost per day: private $110$115, semiprivate $105 Friendship Manor 7400 Lagrange Rd, Pewee Valley, KY 40056 (502) 241-8821, ext. 16 • Cost per day: private $189, semiprivate $159-$169 Good Samaritan Center 3500 Good Samaritan Way, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 267-7403 • Cost per day: private $225, semiprivate $197

Corydon Nursing & Rehab 315 Country Club Rd, Corydon, IN 47112 (812) 738-2190 • Cost per day: private $160 Essex Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 9600 Lamborne Blvd, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 935-7284 • Cost per day: semiprivate $187 Georgetown Manor Nursing and Rehab 900 Gagel Ave, Louisville, KY 40216 (502) 368-5827 • Cost per day: private $206, semiprivate $189

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Glen Ridge Health Campus

Golden LivingCenter - Hillcreek

Number of beds: 68 Cost per day: private $226-$339 Special services: Located off Billtown Road offering long-term care, short-term rehab, 24-hour skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as outpatient therapy. Private suites, state-of-the-art therapy gym, fine dining, cable, and phone. Owners: Trilogy Health Services, LLC Payment Accepted: Medicare, private, LTCi, private ins., VA

Number of beds: 172 Cost per day: private $240, semiprivate $231 Special services: Hillcreek offers a dedicated orthopedic care unit for short-term therapy patients with special entry, common area, and therapy gym. Also available are newly renovated private rooms with private baths and a modern up-to-date feel. Owners: Golden Living Center Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, VA, Hospice, LTCi, private ins.

6415 Calm River Way, Louisville, Ky 40299 (502) 297-8590 • www.glenridgehc.com

3116 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 459-9120 • www.goldenlivingcenters.com

Golden LivingCenter - Mt. Holly

Golden LivingCenter - St. Matthews

Number of beds: 110 Cost per day: private $239, semiprivate $215 Special services: Pulmonary Program led by a Pulmonologist. Wound program with a wound care physician rounding weekly. Spacious private rooms on our rehab unit with a separate entrance. Phones, Satellite TV, 24 Hour Snack Center. Owners: Golden Living Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, VA, LTCi, health ins.

Number of beds: 125 Cost per day: private $254, semiprivate $214 Special services: Television, cable, phone, Speech therapy, Physical therapy, Occupational Therapy, private rooms, Enhanced Dining, Complimentary Wifi Internet. Owners: Golden Living Center Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, LTCi, VA, Hospice, private ins.

446 Mt. Holly Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 897-1646 • www.goldenlivingcenters.com

227 Browns Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 893-2595 • www.goldenlivingcenters.com

Hampton Oaks Health Campus

Highlands Nursing & Rehab Center

966 North Wilson Rd, Scottsburg, IN 47170 (812) 752-2694 • www.hamptonoakshc.com

1705 Stevens Ave, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 451-7330 • www.highlandsnursing.com

Number of beds: 69 Cost per day: $173-$260 Special services: Offers assisted living, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, 24-hour skilled nursing care, outpatient therapies, as well as transitional care, and respite care. Private suites, stateof-the-art therapy gym, fine dining, cable, TV, and phone. Owners: Trilogy Health Services, LLC Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, VA, private, LTCi, private ins.

Number of beds: 154 Cost per day: private $175 Special services: Syntricity Rehab Solutions provides Licensed Therapists for physical/occupational/speech therapy. Total hip/ knee/shoulder replacement, Above/below the knee amputation, Back injury/surgery orthotics, Respiratory/COPD Owners: Synergy Healthcare Services Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, LTCi, VA, Hospice, private ins.

Jefferson Manor Health & Rehabilitation

Jefferson Place Health & Rehabilitation

1801 Lynn Way, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 426-4513 • www.elmcroftseniorliving.com/skillednursing Number of beds: 100 Cost per day: private $204-$215, semiprivate $185-$196 Special services: The place Louisville prefers. Offering all private accommodations and baths with the elegance of a fine hotel; Full range of therapy services to ensure your highest level of recuperation; Formal dining room with chef-prepared meals. Owners: Elmcroft Senior Living Payment Accepted: Medicare, private, private ins., LTCi, Hospice

1705 Herr Lane, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 426-5600 • www.elmcroftseniorliving.com/skillednursing Number of beds: 72 Cost per day: private $245 Special services: The place Louisville prefers. Offering all private accommodations and baths with the elegance of a fine hotel; Full range of therapy services to ensure your highest level of recuperation; Formal dining room with chef-prepared meals. Owners: Elmcroft Senior Living Payment Accepted: Medicare, private, private ins.

Green Valley Care Center 3118 Green Valley Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-2341 • Cost per day: private $229, semiprivate $190

Hillcrest Centre for Health and Rehab 203 Sparks Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 283-7918 • Cost per day: private $189 or $250, semiprivate $159 or $200

Homestead Nursing Center 50 Adams St, New Castle, KY 40050 (502) 845-2861 • Cost per day: private $178, semiprivate $164

Hurstbourne Care and Rehabilitation Centre 2200 Stony Brook Dr, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 495-6240 • Cost per day: private $315, semiprivate $201-$281

Indian Creek Health and Rehab Center 240 Beechmont Dr, Corydon, IN 47112 (812) 738-8127 • Cost per day: $160

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation–Harrison 150 Beechmont Dr, Corydon, IN 47112 (812) 738-0550 • Cost per day: $198

Kindred Transitional Care–Wedgewood 101 Potters Lane, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 948-0808 • Cost per day: private $229, semiprivate $188-$207

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation–Rolling Hills 3625 St. Joseph Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-0670 • Cost per day: private $218, semiprivate $179-$197

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation–Sellersburg 7823 Old Highway 60, Sellersburg, IN 47150 (812) 246-4272 • Cost per day: private $217, semiprivate $234

Klondike Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 3802 Klondike Lane, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 452-1579 • Cost per day: private $224, semiprivate $187

Life Care Center of Bardstown 120 Life Care Way, Bardstown, KY 40004 (502) 348-4220 • Cost per day: private $213, semiprivate $178

Maple Manor Christian Homes, Inc. 643 West Utica St, Sellersburg, IN 47172 (812) 246-4866 • Cost per day: private $180

Mercy Providence 4915 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-5221 • Cost per day: private $196$279, semiprivate $173

Mercy Sacred Heart Village 2120 Payne St, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 895-9425 • Cost per day: private $244, semiprivate $197

Northfield Centre for Health & Rehab 6000 Hunting Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 426-1425 • Cost per day: private $226, semiprivate $210

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Lincoln Hills Health Center

Masonic Homes of Kentucky-Shelbyville Campus

Number of beds: 152 Cost per day: private $192, semiprivate $162 Special services: Excellent survey scores, separate Medicare entrance, private rehab suites with phone, TV, and cable included. 100% of discharged patients stated they would recommend Lincoln Hills for healthcare needs. Owners: Oasis Healthcare Management Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, VA, LTCi, Hospice, private ins.

Number of beds: 112 Cost per day: private $265, semiprivate $225 Special services: Award-winning staff provides short-stay, long-term and outpatient rehab featuring Nautilus equipment. Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapies offered 7 days a week. Five-star rated, first-class home. Owners: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins., Hospice, LTCi

326 Country Club Dr, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-1311 • www.lincolnhillshealthcare.com

Meadowview Health and Rehab

9701 Whipps Mill Rd, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 426-2778 • www.elmcroftseniorliving.com/skillednursing Number of beds: 95 Cost per day: private $204, semiprivate $189 Special services: In the residential neighborhood of Lyndon, offering top-quality medical care for over 30 yrs. Newly remodeled therapy gym provides for a full range of therapy services & custom care plans. New rehabilitation unit with private rooms, cable, phone all included. Owners: Elmcroft Senior Living Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, LTCi, Hospice, private ins.

711 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 633-3486 • www.masonichomesky.com

Nazareth Home

2000 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 459-9681 • www.nazhome.org

Number of beds: 70 Cost per day: $229 and $239 Special services: Skilled & long-term nursing care, all private rooms, exercise, social activities and massage & holistic therapy. Fine dining and award winning activity programs. Short stay Medicare recovery program bridging hospital to home. Owners: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, LTCi

North Hardin Health and Rehabilitation

Oaklawn Health and Rehabilitation

Number of beds: 148 Cost per day: private $196, semiprivate $182 Special services: Located just south of Louisville, the most trusted provider in the region. Features large sun rooms, interior courtyard with Koi pond, two lakes for fishing. Owners: Elmcroft Senior Living Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, LTCi, Hospice, private ins.

Number of beds: 128 Cost per day: private $269 Special services: Located in Middletown offering all private accommodations and baths. Oaklawn is the only one in Kentucky that has a rehabilitation physician on staff to consult on patients’ rehabilitation care in an atmosphere of elegance and privacy. Owners: Elmcroft Senior Living Payment Accepted: Medicare, private, private ins., LTCi

599 Rogersville Rd, Radcliff, KY 40160 (270) 351-2999 • www.elmcroftseniorliving.com/skillednursing

300 Shelby Station Dr, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 254-0009 • www.elmcroftseniorliving.com/skillednursing

Park Terrace Health Campus

Presbyterian Homes of Louisville– Westminster Health Care Centre

9700 Stonestreet Rd, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 995-6600 • www.parkterracehc.com

Number of beds: 88 Cost per day: $192-$238 Special services: Offering long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, 24-hour skilled nursing care, physical, occupational and speech therapies, as well as respite care. Private resident suites, state-ofthe-art therapy gym, fine dining, cable, TV and phone. Owners: Trilogy Health Services, LLC Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, VA, private, LTCi, private ins. Parkway Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 1155 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40217 (502) 636-5241 • Cost per day: private $195, semiprivate $175 The Richwood 1012 Richwood Way, LaGrange, KY 40031 (502) 222-3186 • Cost per day: private $170, semiprivate $138-$150 Robert E. Lee, A Full Continuum of Care 201 E. Elm St, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-9517 • Cost per day: private $170, $250; semiprivate $140, $175 Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital Progressive Care Unit 3104 Blackiston Blvd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 941-8300 • Cost per day: semiprivate $295 Villas of Guerin Woods 8037 Unruh Dr, Georgetown, IN 47122 (812) 951-1878 • Cost per day: private $196

2116 Buechel Bank Rd, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 499-9383 • www.PHSK.org

Number of beds: 112 Cost per day: private suite $341, private $277, semiprivate $247 Special services: Skilled nursing, long/short term rehabilitation, assistance 24/7. Speech therapy, orthopedic & neurological rehab. Rehab also available on out-patient basis. Restaurant-style dining, cable TV & phone. Caring for Louisville’s Seniors since 1947. Owners: Presbyterian Homes & Services of Kentucky Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, LTCi

Regency Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 1550 Raydale Dr, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 968-6600 • Cost per day: private $210, semiprivate $188-$190 Rivers Edge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Formerly known as Britthaven of Prospect

6301 Bass Rd, Prospect, KY 40059 (502) 228-8359 • Cost per day: private $192, semiprivate $186 Signature HealthCARE of East Louisville 2529 Six MIle Lane, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 491-5560 • Cost per day: private $240, semiprivate $195 SpringBridge at Green Valley Care Center 3118 Green Valley Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-2341 • Cost per day: $229 Wesley Manor Retirement Community 5012 E. Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 969-3277 • Cost per day: All semiprivate; intermediate $225, skilled $237

Regis Woods Care & Rehabilitation Center 4604 Lowe Rd, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 451-1401 • Cost per day: private $222$344, semiprivate $177-$294 Riverview Village 586 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 282-6663 • Cost per day: private $160, semiprivate $135 Signature HealthCARE South of Louisville 1120 Cristland Rd, Louisville, KY 40214 (502) 367-0104 • Cost per day: $190 Twinbrook Nursing Home and Rehab Center 3526 Dutchman’s Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 452-6331 • Cost per day: private $220$250, semiprivate $210 Westminster Village 2200 Greentree Blvd N, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 282-9691 • Cost per day: private $187, semiprivate $167

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Rockford Health and Rehabilitation

4700 Quinn Dr, Louisville, KY 40216 (502) 448-5850 • www.elmcroftseniorliving.com/skillednursing Number of beds: 110 Cost per day: private $213, semiprivate $196 Special services: Located in Southwest Jefferson County, Rockford Health & Rehabilitation has been providing quality rehabilitation and nursing care for over 30 years. Our passionate and tenured staff takes great pride in making this facility a happy home. Owners: Elmcroft Senior Living Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, Anthem

Springhurst Health and Rehab

(formerly known as Baptist Home East) 3001 Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 426-5531 • www.springhurstpines.org

Sam Swope Care Center at Masonic Home of Louisville 3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-4907 • www.masonichomesky.com

Number of beds: 136 Cost per day: private $320, semiprivate $280 Special services: The future of senior care is here. 6,000 sq. ft. rehab center and onsite dialysis clinic. Main Street offers hair salon, café, gift shop, and library. Six residential households promote healing and recovery.Owners: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. Payment Accepted: Medicare, private, LTCi, Hospice, private ins.

Summerfield Health and Rehabilitation

1677 Farnsley Rd, Louisville, KY 40216 (502) 448-8622 • www.elmcroftseniorliving.com/skillednursing

Number of beds: 90 Cost per day: private $265, semiprivate $203 Special services: Located in the desirable East End. Bright rooms, cable, phone, comprehensive program for individual needs, large dining room, sun porch, pavilion, activities room, daily housekeeping & extensive therapy & restorative care. Owners: Baptist Homes, Inc. Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, LTCi

Number of beds: 168 Cost per day: private $200, semiprivate $185 Special services: Offering over 30 years of nursing care and rehabilitation in Southwest Jefferson County. Specializing in rehabilitation with various electrotherapy, electromagnetic stimulation and therapeutic ultrasound. Owners: Elmcroft Senior Living Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, LTCi, Hospice, private ins.

Thornton Terrace Health Campus

Treyton Oak Towers

Number of beds: 84 Cost per day: $186-$279 Special services: Offers assisted living, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, 24-hour skilled nursing care, outpatient therapy, and respite care. Private resident suites, state-of-the-art therapy gym, fine dining, cable, TV, phone, homelike setting. Owners: Trilogy Health Services, LLC Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, VA, private, LTCi, private ins.

Number of beds: 107 Cost per day: private $239-$286, semiprivate $175 Special services: Celebrating 25 yrs of caring for seniors. Located in Old Louisville & renovated in 2007. Physical, Speech & Occupational therapies, onsite dentist & spa services available. Engaging dining room; full activities calendar & community outings. Owners: Third & Oak Corporation Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private, private ins.

188 Thornton Rd, Hanover, IN 47243 (812) 866-8396 • www.thorntonterracehc.com

211 W. Oak St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 589-3211 • www.treytonoaktowers.com

Westport Place Health Campus

4247 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 893-3033 • www.westportplacehc.com

Number of beds: 50 Cost per day: $224-$260 Special services: Offering assisted living, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, 24-hour skilled nursing care, memory care, outpatient therapy and respite services. Private suites, secured courtyard, stateof-the-art therapy gym and fine dining. Owners: Trilogy Health Services, LLC Payment Accepted: Medicare, private, LTCi, private ins., VA

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Woodland Terrace Health Care Center 1117 Woodland Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 769-2363 • Cost per day: private $185, semiprivate $161

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The Altenheim

Belmont Village Senior Living Community

Number of beds: 37 Cost per day: $103-$109 Special services: A deficiency-free retirement community located in the Highlands. Providing the independence of home living with all the services you need: 24-hour nursing, housekeeping and laundry service; 3 meals served, daily activities. Owners: The Altenheim Payment Accepted: private

Number of beds: 128 Cost per day: $95-$205 Special services: St. Matthews Private Apt; Licensed nurses 24 hrs/ day for Health Services & Med Admin; ADL Assistance, researchbased Brain Health & Life-long Learning programs, Fitness Room, Activities, Transportation., 24-item Menu. Owners: Belmont Village, L.P. Payment Accepted: private, private ins., LTCi

936 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 584-7417 • www.thealtenheim.org

4600 Bowling Blvd, St. Matthews, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 721-7500 • www.belmontvillage.com

Elmcroft at Oaklawn

Episcopal Church Home

Number of beds: 56 Cost per day: studio starting at $3810, 1BR starting at $4410, 2BR starting at $5550 Special services: Open Now, Elmcroft at Oaklawn offers 56 Personal Care apartments and 22 specialized Memory Care apartments, designed to provide elegance and promote safety for the residents. Contact (502) 632-5500. Owners: Elmcroft Senior Living Payment Accepted: private, private ins.

Number of beds: 75 Cost per day: $147-$157 or $93-$104 Special services: A faith filled senior neighborhood. Very caring professional staff, gourmet dining, on-site religious services, secure green spaces, daily activities, beauty shop, and rehabilitation services. Open to persons of all faith traditions. Free tours. Owners: Episcopal Church Home Payment Accepted: private, private ins., LTCi

100 Shelby Station Dr, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 632-5500 • www.elmcroftseniorliving.com

7504 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 736-7800 • www.echky.org

The Forum at Brookside

Horizon Bay Louisville

Number of beds: 24 Cost per day: $190, $220, $267 Special services: Heartfelt care and skilled staff provide personal care for your loved one’s comfort, quality, and engaged lifestyle. Beautiful campus conveniently located in eastern Jefferson County. Owners: Five Star Senior Living, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, private ins., LTCi

Number of beds: 67 Cost per day: $106-$205 Special services: Comfortable living space with cozy fireplace. Library and computer station, hobby and craft room. All utilities included, except telephone. Housekeeping and personal care services available. Owners: CNL; managed by Horizon Bay Retirement Living Payment Accepted: private, private ins., LTC ins., VA

200 Brookside Dr, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 245-3048 • www.theforumatbrookside.com

903 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 244-4244 • www.horizonbay.com

Nazareth Home

Parr’s at Springhurst

Number of beds: 50 Cost per day: $140 and $149 Special services: Personal Care program includes apartments and activities designed for independence and choice. All rooms are spacious to promote recovery, privacy and family involvement. Owners: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Payment Accepted: private

Number of beds: 79 apts. Cost per day: $133-$182 Special services: Offers licensed personal care in a beautiful apartment setting. Studio, 1 BR and 2 BR floor plans. Three restaurant-style meals, daily housekeeping, transportation, beauty salon, ice cream parlor, Bistro, daily activities and Nurses 24 hours/7 days per week. Owners: Baptist Homes, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

2000 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 459-9681 • www.nazhome.org

3101 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 412-3775 • www.springhurstpines.org

Arden Courts 10451 Linn Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 423-8776 • Cost per day: $163

Colonial Health and Rehabilitation Center 708 Bartley Ave, Bardstown, Ky. 40004 (502) 348-9260 • Cost per day: $80

Country Villa, LMA Senior Care 1720 E 8th St, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 218-9510 • Cost per day: $50-$75

Eastern Star Home 923 Eastern Star Ct, Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 451-3535 • Cost per day: $80

Hurstbourne Care and Rehabilitation Centre 2200 Stony Brook Dr, Louisville KY 40291 (502) 495-6240 • Cost per day: $104

Lifestyle Private Adult Care Home 1610 Blackiston View Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 258-0818 • Cost per day: $75-$125

Masonic Home of Shelbyville 711 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 633-3486 • Cost per day: $65-$90

Mercy Sacred Heart Village 2120 Payne St, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 895-9425 • Cost per day: $101-$162

Regis Woods Care and Rehabilitation Center 4604 Lowe Rd, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 451-1401 • Cost per day: $75-$152

Signature Healthcare of East Louisville 2529 Six Mile Lane, Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 491-5560 • Cost per day: $74-$97

Treyton Oaks Towers 211 W. Oak St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 589-3211 • Cost per day: $122-$170

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The Pillars Assisted Care Community at Masonic Home of Louisville

Presbyterian Homes of Louisville– Rose Anna Hughes Home

Number of beds: 84 Cost per day: $140-$160 Special services: Kentucky’s 2011-12 Personal Care Facility of the Year offers private rooms with private baths, and couples suites. Resident directed activities, gift boutique, transportation, hair salon and U.S. Post Office. Owners: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, private ins.

Number of beds: 17 Cost per day: $90-$112 Special services: The tradition of gracious living continues on our Buechel campus—restaurant-style dining, daily activities, light housekeeping, linen service, utilities. Beauty shop, chapel & exercise center on-site. Caring for Louisville’s Seniors since 1947. Owners: Presbyterian Homes and Services of Kentucky Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, private ins.

3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-4907 • www.masonichomesky.com

2120 Buechel Bank Rd, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 499-9383 • www.PHSK.org

Sunrise of Louisville

6700 Overlook Dr, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 425-0820 • www.sunriseseniorliving.com

Number of beds: 32 Cost per day: $90-$175 Special services: Licensed Personal & Memory Care. RN managed care plans, wellness visits & medication administration. Private studios, 1-2 bdrm & Companion Care. Person centered care, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, activities, transportation, cable/laundry inc. Owners: Sunrise Louisville KY Senior Living, LLC Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Larger color Enhanced listings are paid for by the facility. If you are interested in an Enhanced listing, call 502-327-8855. Winter issue deadline: November 12, 2012

Retirement Facilities Directory Retirement facilities are for those who are totally independent. Special services are provided, such as meals in a central dining area. Most people drive, but some transportation is usually offered. These facilities offer no health care services and are not required to be licensed or certified.

The Altenheim

Brownsboro Park Retirement Community

Units in facility: 63 Cost per person per month: 1BR $1890 Minimum age: no Special services: Located in the Highlands, spacious apartment, housekeeping, laundry and linen service at no additional charge, 3 meals served, daily activities, social outings and religious services, beauty and barbershop, deficiency-free. Owners: The Altenheim Payment Accepted: private, LTCi

Units in facility: 134 Cost per person per month: studio $1604, 1BR $1915-$2312, 2BR $2284-$2516 Minimum age: 62 Special services: Family owned & operated since 1986, several spacious floor plans, located on 14 beautiful acres. Warm, friendly residents, spacious apartments, activities, housekeeping, transportation and excellent chef-prepared meals. Owners: Bunker Hill Assoc. III, LLC Payment Accepted: private

Cornell Trace

Dudley Square Townhouses at Episcopal Church Home

936 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 584-7417 • www.thealtenheim.org

9729 Cornell Trace Rd, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 326-9838 • www.springhurstpines.org

Units in facility: 58 Cost: Entrance fee $180,000-$250,000; 2 & 3BR patio homes plus monthly maintenance fee Minimum age: 62 Special services: Exquisite patio homes with enclosed porches and attached garages. All appliances included, security system, no property taxes, no homeowner’s insurance, spacious floor plans, all maintenance inside and out, exercise room and a beautiful clubhouse. Owners: Baptist Homes, Inc. Payment Accepted: private

2960 Goose Creek Rd, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 429-7700 • www.brownsboropark.net

7504 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 736-7800 • www.echky.org

Units in facility: 62 Cost: Entrance fee $159,000-$329,900; 2 & 3BR patio homes plus monthly service fee Minimum age: 65 Special services: Dudley Square is a community of spacious, welldesigned patio homes adjacent to The Episcopal Church Home. Sizes range from 1,100-3,226 sq.ft. Live independently and access supportive services as needs change. For pricing info, call JoAnn Bach, 736-7807. Owners: Episcopal Church Home Payment Accepted: private

American Village Apartments 3700 West Wheatmore Dr, Louisville, KY 40215 (502) 368-1674 • Cost per person/month: $665 (lower rates available based on income)

Beehive Homes of Smyrna Parkway 8800 Smyrna Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40228 (502) 966-9771 • Cost per person/month: 1BR $3300

Brownsboro Plaza 220 N. Clifton St, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 895-3154 • Cost per person/month: efficiency $1300-$1525

Christian Care Communities 960 S. 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 585-5656 • Cost per person/month: studio $581$789, 1BR $727-$907 (lower rates available based on income)

Country Villa, LMA Senior Care 1720 E. 8th St, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 218-9510 • Cost per person/month: 1BR $1300-$1500, 2BR $2050-$2550

Ethos at Woodlake 520 Woodlake Dr, Mt. Washington, KY 40047 (502) 538-3172 • Cost per person/month: $2695-$3495

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Masonic Home Village

Units in facility: 240 Cost per person per month: Studio $2580, 1BR $3425, 2BR $4285, Villa/Patio homes $3915-$5250 Minimum age: 60 Special services: Gorgeous patio homes and apartments, gated community, 24 hr security, indoor heated pool, exercise room, chef prepared meals, flexible dining plan, recreational activities, pet friendly, a great staff and management team, full continuum of care. Owners: Five Star Senior Living, Inc. Payment Accepted: private

Units in facility: 149 Cost per person per month: 1BR $744-$1056, 2BR $1071$1530; Affordable housing: Studio $539-$595, 1BR $568-$637, 2BR $673 Minimum age: mature adult, 55 (market rate) and 62 (affordable housing) Special services: Club Olmsted features dining at The Bistro restaurant, movie theater, card and game room, and craft studio. Housekeeping, transportation, hair salon, library, wireless Internet; some carports available. Owners: Masonic Homes Properties, Inc. Payment Accepted: private, affordable housing options

Miralea Active Lifestyle Community

Wesley Manor Retirement Community

Units in facility: 90 apartment homes, 12 cottages Cost per person per month: 1BR $2295-$2895, 2BR $3295-$3495, Cottage $3495-$3970. Second person fee for all units: $995/month Minimum age: 62 Special services: New apartment and cottage residences, restaurantstyle dining, concierge service and upscale amenities on 83-acre campus. Life care provides services at Sam Swope Care Center when you need them. 24/7 security. Owners: Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. Payment Accepted: private

Units in facility: 60 Cost: Entrance fee $109,080-$121,320; 1 and 2BR patio homes plus monthly service fee Minimum age: 60 Special services: Three patio-home floor plans, attached garages and porches, interior and exterior maintenance, paid property insurance. We offer a full continuum of care community. Short term lease option now available. Owners: Methodist Retirement Homes of Kentucky Payment Accepted: private, entrance fee paid prior to move-in

200 Brookside Dr, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 245-3048 • www.theforumatbrookside.com

3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-8727 • www.miralea.com

3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 894-0195 • www.masonichomesky.com

5012 E. Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 969-3277 • www.WesMan.org

Guerin Woods Apartments 8037 Unruh Dr, Georgetown, IN 47122 (812) 951-1878 • Cost per person/month: $425 (lower rates based on adjusted gross income)

H. Temple Spears Retirement Community 1515 Cypress St, Louisville, KY 40210 (502) 776-7000 • Cost per person/month: 1BR $539-$630

Horizon Bay Louisville 901 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 244-4244 • Cost per person/month: studio $1700 and up, 1BR $2370 and up, 2BR $3425 and up

Lifting Lives 2204 W. Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40211 (502) 235-6733 • Cost per person/month: $2600

Meadows of Guerin Woods 8037 Unruh Dr, Georgetown, IN 47122 (812) 951-1878 • Cost per person/month: $200-$425

Mt. Lebanon Cedars of Lebanon Homes 2223 Magazine St, Louisville, KY 40211 (502) 778-6616 • Cost per person/month: market rent $432, subsidized housing available Riverbend Independent and Assisted Living Community 2715 Charlestown Pike, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 282-9707 • Cost per person/month: apts $2260-$3150, suite $2700-$3750 Village East, Inc. 11530 Herrick Lane, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 643-8248 • Cost per person/month: Apt. homes $900-$1100, Patio homes $129,900-$220,000

Oxmoor Lodge Retirement Residence 8021 Christian Ct, Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 425-2402 • Cost per person/month: studio $2195, 1BR $1875, 2BR $2700 Treyton Oak Towers 211 W. Oak St, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 589-3211 • Cost per person/month: $2421$3119 Westminster Village 2200 Greentree Blvd North, Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 282-9691 • Cost per person/month: studio $1202, 1BR $1421, 2BR $1781

Mercy Sacred Heart Village 2120 Payne St, Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 895-9425 • Cost per person/month: 1BR $2130, suite $2340 Ponder Creek Estates 620 Valley College Dr, Louisville, KY 40272 (502) 995-4010 • Cost per person/month: studio $1675, 1BR $1900, 2BR $2300 Twinbrook Hotel Apartments 3525 Ephraim McDowell Dr, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 452-6331 • Cost per person/month: efficiency $1800, 1BR $2200

Honor

Caregivers Caregivers deserve to be celebrated for all they do, and we want to let them know they are appreciated. If you know of someone whose dedication to his or her loved one is admirable, tell us about it. Complete the nomination form on page 38 or go to www.todaystransitions.com to nominate a caregiver. DEADLINE: October 15, 2012.

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If you would like to advertise in the Helpful Resources Directory, call 502.327.8855 or email advertising@todayspublications.com. Attorneys

Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC

Kentucky ElderLaw PLLC is the largest elder care law firm in Kentucky. We help families with asset preservation should a loved one need a Nursing Home now or in the future. With Nursing Home costs exorbitantly high, Medicaid can help cover the cost. We dispel Medicaid myths you might have heard in the community. We handle the application and go to the Medicaid office for you. We prepare legal documents: Powers of Attorney, Wills, Health Care Surrogates, Living Wills, QITs. We offer free consultations and do not charge for telephone calls.

920 Dupont Road, Suite 200 Louisville KY 40207-4695 • 502.581.1111 www.kyelderlaw.com Bernard and Rhoda Faller Misty Clark Vantrease Real estate services

Senior Real Estate Specialists

We know what it means to lose a parent. We know what it means to move a parent out of his/her home. We know all the difficult decisions you face. We have the Senior Real Estate Specialist designation. • Avoid Medicaid penalties when selling a home • We sell houses in a Medicaid compliant manner • We sell houses when a Guardianship is in place • We will work with your Elder Law attorney • We will work with mortgage companies

Ask to see our references.

We are your Kentuckiana Real Estate Advisors. Call us today - even if it’s an emergency!

RE/MAX Associates Greg Taylor: 502-599-1700 Jude Birch: 502-338-3128 Realtors, ABR, SRES

Consultant for Seniors

Stepping Stones for Senior Life Choices There are many senior living alternatives that allow seniors to live as independently as possible, although going through the list of providers’ including home care; independent living; assisted living and nursing homes communities can be confusing and stressful. During my career, I have worked as manager of several independent living and assisted living communities; I have used my skills to evaluate and assist seniors and their families in the decision making regarding the choices of their lives. If it is time in your life to make decisions about the next step, let me help you during this process. Please give me a call.

Elaine Stepp, MSW – Consultant PO Box 6593 Louisville, KY 40206 502 475-2697 • SSSLC@att.net Transitions

Holland Senior Transitions We specialize in FREE Elder Care Referral Services. We are senior advocates. Using our C.A.R.E system, we help seniors understand their Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes or Home Care options. No other company does the research that we do to make sure that our seniors have the best care possible. We don’t stop at just placement. We are constantly evaluating and following up.

Holland Senior Transitions HollandSeniorTransitions.com 502.664.2820

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Insurance

Robin Brown, 21 years with State Farm says she likes to help people plan a good life. “We help people protect the things they can least afford to lose: their home, their car, their income when they’re sick or hurt, and their earning capability. The unexpected happens often in life. I want my clients to be prepared for it. We’re also here to help clients assemble and preserve wealth in the most tax efficient ways possible. We educate clients to help them take care of the people who are special to them and to plan for retirement.” Let Robin help you plan for your dreams and manage risk to protect what is yours now and in the future.

Robin Brown, CLU, ChFC, CASL Agent State Farm 4209 Shelbyville Road Louisville, KY • 40207 • 502.897.6476 www.robinbrowninsurance.com Transportation

Able Care, Inc.

Providing non-emergency, ambulatory and wheelchair accessible transportation in Louisville, Kentucky since 2001; the door through door service is available for physician appointments, medical procedures, therapy, dialysis, radiation, and chemotherapy; as well as social functions and daily errands. Evenings and weekends with advance notice. Caregivers or family members are welcome to ride at no additional charge. Pre-paid voucher packages are available. Payment is requested at the time of service. BBB Accredited Business.

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Good LOOKING

Mary Ellen Stottmann

Age: 69 • Job: Co-owner of Baxter’s Corner and Board Chair of Prodigal Ministries, Inc. Shopping for clothing is not on Mary Ellen Stottmann’s list of favorite things to do. This artist has created her own technique to find styles that work for her and ways to obtain the clothes she wants. Personal style “My personal style is conservative business casual. I like a classic outfit that lasts forever. On a typical day, I wear slacks so I’ll be ready to go to meetings or meet somebody for lunch. Since I have worked most of my life, most of my wardrobe is set up for business.” On shopping “I do not like shopping, so I am not good at finding bargains. I buy clothes every couple of years. When I do go shopping, it’s usually at Talbots or Von Maur. On occasion, I will go to a private shopping event through Carlisle of Louisville. It’s like Mary Kay; you invite people to your home, you pick out the clothes you want, and they order it in your size. Sometimes these pieces are a little pricey, but they last.” Style philosophy “Many years ago, I learned that if you wear certain colors, people pay attention. I learned through my training in graphic design that certain colors influence how you feel. I have paid attention to those things because I’ve always been a short woman in a man’s business world. If I am wearing a pretty pink or a nice soft pastel color, people don’t take me as seriously. They will pay attention to how I am dressed. Many women tend to forget about that, then wonder why nobody is paying attention to what they are saying.” Keeping fit “In 2005, I gave myself some goals in terms of getting healthier by the time I retired. Since then, I’ve dropped about 30 pounds. I still have more to go. I didn’t plan on losing weight very fast because if I did, I would not have kept it up. It needed to be incorporated into my life. I go to Baptist East Milestone Center a couple of days a week and work with a personal trainer. I also no longer sit at my desk; I am fairly active. It’s all about feeling better as I get older instead of feeling worse. I am compensating getting older with less weight and being stronger and healthier.” Relaxing “A friend and I started a business called Baxter’s Corner, which carries a line of whimsical animal illustrations, puppets, and picture books to engage a child’s imagination. We are just about finished with four books, so my favorite way of relaxing these days is by doing illustrations on my computer for these books.” Life philosophy “When I do something, I like to feel like there’s been an improvement in other people’s lives. I like to help people so they in turn can help themselves. I have been taught a lot of good things in life, and I feel that part of my job is to pass it on.”

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