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Best Bodies: Hollis Edwards

By Brigid MorrisseyIn life, it seems as if we spend each stage preparing for the next phase. We complete high school to get into college to step into a career. We date around in our youth to discover who we want to spend our future with. So when we think about fitness and preparing our bodies physically, why not create good habits in our youth so we’re better off in old age?“I would want 90-year-old Hollis to high-five me for what I’m doing today,” says Hollis Edwards, 34. “I’m always doing something that keeps me [...]

By |2017-11-21T15:30:00-05:00November 21, 2017|Best Bodies|

Best Bodies: Patricia Payette

. Patty Payette AGE 51JOB Executive director of the quality enhancement plan at University of LouisvilleWORKOUT SPOT Baptist Health/Milestone Wellness Center  HER PASSION In my twenties and thirties, I was an avid exerciser. I loved high-impact cardio classes like aerobics. When I hit 40, and I had two small kids and a demanding job, exercise fell off the radar. By the time I was in my mid-forties, I was feeling draggy and missed exercise but I could never find the time to do it. Five years ago, I was desperate to get back to it and [...]

By |2017-11-21T13:30:00-05:00November 21, 2017|Best Bodies|

Best Bodies: Alison Cardoza

Alison CardozaAGE: 35JOB:  Certified Personal Trainer and Hip Hop Group Exercise Instructor at Baptist East Milestone Wellness Center MOTIVATION: Alison says that measurable goals are part of her motivation, and she “strives to reach a new, realistic goal for myself. I keep it simple.”Here are her monthly goals for the next few months: November: Get eight hours of sleep a night. “Sleep is so important in maintaining good health!”December: 30 pullups and 30 pushups daily. “When the weather gets cold it’s easy to slow down on my workouts. I want to make sure I stay motivated, and these [...]

By |2017-11-21T09:30:00-05:00November 21, 2017|Best Bodies|

What Works for this Theater Operations Manager

By Lucy M. Pritchett Anne Ensign-Urteaga appreciates working behind the scenes in preparation for each performance. Here, she stands in one of the CenterStage dressing rooms. Photos by Patti HartogIf you've ever attended one of the excellent theatrical productions put on by CenterStage at the Jewish Community Center, you have most likely seen Anne Ensign-Urteaga. OK. That statement may be a little misleading. She won't be in costume singing or dancing but instead, as operations manager for the community theater, she comes on stage before the start of the show to welcome the audience and make [...]

By |2024-11-24T17:18:16-05:00November 20, 2017|What Works|

Is it the Doctor’s Fault or Yours? Handling Hospitalizations

By Carrie VittitoeWhether you are caregiver to a child, an aging parent, or a spouse, it can be a difficult job. Few things are more frustrating than when a loved one is sick or in pain. During those times, we want to access medical care as quickly and easily as possible. Fortunately, new technologies and some tried-and-true caregiver experience can help pave the way for faster and better medical care for your loved one.“(Missing doctors when making hospital rounds) is a challenge and takes strategy. I ask the nurses on duty what the doctors’ schedules are. They can [...]

By |2017-11-19T13:30:00-05:00November 19, 2017|Caregiving|

Is it the Doctor’s Fault or Yours? Communication

By Carrie VittitoeWhether you are caregiver to a child, an aging parent, or a spouse, it can be a difficult job. Few things are more frustrating than when a loved one is sick or in pain. During those times, we want to access medical care as quickly and easily as possible. Fortunately, new technologies and some tried-and-true caregiver experience can help pave the way for faster and better medical care for your loved one.“It is best to take someone along (to the appointment) to record for you. It’s important to always have a list of questions, preferably prioritized [...]

By |2017-11-19T11:30:00-05:00November 19, 2017|Caregiving|
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