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(l-r) Linda Wagner, dining services director for Masonic Homes of Kentucky with Danielle Herriford of Senior Care Experts and Courtney Dale who works in hospitality at Masonic Homes of Kentucky. Photo by Melissa DonaldToday's Transitions is recognizing local services and communities whose innovative ideas are improving the quality of life for seniors and caregivers. Read about one of our four Today's Transitions Innovation Award winners who won in the Innovative Support Services Winner category.WINNER: Masonic Homes of Kentucky with Senior Care ExpertsInnovation: Meals Program to HomeboundType: Aging-in-place and support services Size: 130-150 meals per day Masonic Homes of Kentucky is working [...]

Dr. Kathrin LaFaver, director of the UofL Physicians Movement Disorders Clinic, has developed various treatments, activities, and events for people with movement disorders. Photo by Melissa Donald Today's Transitions is recognizing local services and communities whose innovative ideas are improving the quality of life for seniors and caregivers. Read about one of our four Today's Transitions Innovation Award winners who won in the Innovative Therapeutic/Mobility Services Winner category.WINNER: Frazier Rehab InstituteInnovation: MoRe combines physical, occupational, and speech therapy with intensive cognitive behavioral therapy in one intensive week.Type: RehabilitationSize: 1,769 (inpatients); 9,529 (outpatients)“The innovation is that we are able to systematically align all [...]

Center: Melissa Weidman, memory program coordinator at Belmont Village, is with Dr. Robert Marin, Jeanette Alexander, Odette Holcomb, and Valinda Costabell during a Circle of Friends group session.Photo by Melissa Donald  Today's Transitions is recognizing local services and communities whose innovative ideas are improving the quality of life for seniors and caregivers. Read about one of our four Today's Transitions Innovation Award winners who won in the Innovative Healthcare Services category.WINNER: Belmont Village Senior LivingInnovation: Circle of Friends, focusing on mental fitness and physical activity for seven days a week for those with dementia.Type: Alzheimer’s CareSize: 110 [...]