Today's Transitions Caregiving

02/20/2025

If you’re a caregiver and the person you’re caring for gets upset, it can be tricky to know how to handle the situation. Becky Beanblossom, president of Home Instead Senior Care, offers two techniques for calming your loved one.
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If you’re a caregiver and the person you’re caring for gets upset, it can be tricky to know how to handle the situation. Becky Beanblossom, president of Home Instead Senior Care, offers two techniques for calming your loved one. When your loved one is angry or upset… “There is a technique I ...

02/19/2025

Have you ever scheduled time to be creative or artistic? Writer Lucy Pritchett shares ideas on making time to create and why she started Watercolor Wednesdays.

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02/19/2025

Kindness can come packaged as something delicious. Delivering food to someone who is going through a tough time is a tangible way to express concern, offer encouragement, or provide an excuse to drop by. We put together some ideas to inspire your next edible delivery of love.
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Kindness can come packaged as something delicious. Delivering food to someone who is going through a tough time is a tangible way to express concern, offer encouragement, or provide an excuse to drop by. We put together some ideas to inspire your next edible delivery of love. Colorful bowl meals mak...

02/18/2025

The landscape of medicine is constantly on the move. With all these fast shifts, there might be times you feel left behind in terms of the patient/doctor relationship. But what if there’s a way to reestablish that classic connection? This is what’s happening when it comes to concierge medicine.
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The landscape of medicine is constantly on the move. With all these fast shifts, there might be times you feel left behind in terms of the patient/doctor relationship. But what if there’s a way to reestablish that classic connection? This is what’s happening when it comes to concierge medicine. ...

02/17/2025

Kyle Kramer of the in Louisville knows a thing or two about happiness. Kyle has served as CEO since 2014 and hosts its podcast on NPR. The Center offers programs and courses on mindfulness meditation, social justice, and environmental issues. "Joy comes with self-acceptance and freedom that rests in the knowledge that you don’t have to have it all together, that you are enough," says Kyle.

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02/17/2025

It’s our senses that enable us to experience these joys of life — and be connected to the world. Our ability to see, touch, taste, smell, and hear what’s around us is something we usually take for granted. But like so many of our body’s systems, our sensory system can decline with age, leading to challenges that leave us struggling to engage. And if you’re caring for someone experiencing sensory decline — or its counterpart, sensory overload — then knowing how to support your loved one’s sensory needs can help make things easier, for you and the person you’re caring for.
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Breathe these in:  Your mom’s cinnamon rolls.  A hot shower.  A meaningful conversation. The vibrant autumn leaves.  It’s our senses that enable us to experience these joys of life — and be connected to the world. Our ability to see, touch, taste, smell, and hear what’s around us is som...

02/14/2025

More and more older adults are online. More than half of Americans 65 and older regularly use the internet or email to shop, stay in touch with loved ones, or research a favorite subject, according to the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Cybersecurity expert Jeff Chandler, CEO of Z-JAK Technologies, offers the following tips to stay safe while checking your emails and searching the web.

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More and more older adults are online. More than half of Americans 65 and older regularly use the internet or email to shop, stay in touch with loved ones, or research a favorite subject, according to the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Unfortunately, that also opens olde...

02/13/2025

You never know how much stuff you have until you have to move it all somewhere. Especially when we’ve gradually accumulated possessions over decades, the idea of sorting through it all in order to make a move — and the decisions we have to make about each item along the way — can wear us out before we even get started.

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02/13/2025

When hiring a caregiver for someone you love, it’s critical to convey your expectations so that the caregiver can meet those expectations. Here are some tips on communicating effectively.

Whether families hire a caregiver privately or through an agency, Kayla Cook, owner and director of Caring Excellence at Home, says they need to let their expectations be known from the first. Do they want the caregiver to engage the client with games and conversation? Do they want the caregiver to....

02/12/2025

A special someone is not required to feel the love this Valentine’s Day. Today’s Transitions found some unique ways to celebrate the holiday, no roses or candy hearts needed.

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A special someone is not required to feel the love this Valentine’s Day. Today’s Transitions found some unique ways to celebrate the holiday, no roses or candy hearts needed. Schedule a date to donate. As many people celebrate Valentine’s Day, the American Red Cross encourages eligible blood a...

02/10/2025

Dating expert Elizabeth Lewis is back to continue the discussion on common online dating myths. Tap the link below to read her advice regarding two common concerns people have when trying online dating.

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02/09/2025

A special someone is not required to feel the love on Valentine’s Day. Check out some unique ways to celebrate the holiday, no roses or candy hearts needed.

A special someone is not required to feel the love on Valentine’s Day. Today’s Transitions found some unique ways to celebrate the holiday, no roses or candy hearts needed. Schedule a date to donate. As many people celebrate Valentine’s Day, the American Red Cross encourages eligible blood and...

02/07/2025

Looking to catch up with a good pal but not sure where to go during these winter months? Try hosting an easy lunch or afternoon tea from the comfort of your own home. We've got tips on how to keep it simple, stress-free, and fun! Read more ⬇️

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02/07/2025

Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to strengthen the connection you share while making memories to last a lifetime. Taking time out to play and be creative encourages a deeper confidence—and it’s just fun! So, if you find yourself on Valentine’s Day babysitting duty, or just looking for some fun things to do, we’ve come up with three (grandkid approved) activities to help you spread the love.

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Did you know spending time with your grandkids offers benefits that reach far beyond the simple joys of family time? According to one Oxford Study, research shows that “a high level of grandparental involvement increases the well-being of children.” Contributing to your grandkid’s state of hap...

02/05/2025

Keeping it simple in the kitchen can save you time and space, and keep you eating fresh and healthy. Check out our top three kitchen essentials to help make cooking quick and easy.

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02/04/2025

Healthy heavy-hitters: 🥊 Maximize the nutritional punch of the foods you’re eating with these tips from local health experts.

Eating fruits and vegetables is good for us, we know this for a fact. But, did you know there are ways to make your healthy foods even healthier? Follow some of these tips to make healthy eating easier and maximize the nutritional punch of the foods you are eating. Purchase and Prep Tips  Try to [....

02/03/2025

Who doesn't love a good piece of toast? It was this love of a classic that inspired us to give it a healthy makeover. From a toasted Everything Bagel topped with Monterey Jack to whole-wheat toast with Swiss cheese and egg, tap the link below to see all the yummy combinations we discovered.

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01/31/2025

Looking for some immune-boosting warmth in a cup? Check out this easy recipe for ginger syrup that can be added to tea, coffee, or even hot chocolate for a healthy boost. Get the recipe: bit.ly/3saMSwr