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Today’s Transitions Innovation Awards Winner: Belmont Village Senior Living

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 [...]

By April Allman|2017-11-09T09:30:00-05:00November 9, 2017|Healthy Choices|

Best Bodies: Debra Lynn Lively (and one of her treats)

“I strength train, ride a bicycle, do yoga and dance. They all bring wonderful gifts to our bodies, but strength training is essential to building and retaining muscle as we age. Strength training gives me the confidence to meet the demands of work and family.” NAME: Debra Lynn Lively AGE 62 JOB Technology Manager for Humana WORKOUT SPOT Outfit Louisville, Humana Fitness Center, Blair’s Ballroom HER PASSION During my late teens and early twenties, I developed an eating disorder. I gained lots of weight and started looking for ways to get help and started exercise classes. [...]

By April Allman|2018-07-03T15:59:32-04:00October 27, 2017|Best Bodies|

Are Your Friendships Healthy?

By Marie BradbyA healthy relationship is where there’s equal give and take on both sides, where both people are getting what they need out of the relationship, therapist Jenny Townsend, LCSW, says. There is such a deep connection between the two people, that when you have a conversation you are able to say, ‘Me too. Yeah, I get that.’A friend listens to and identifies with you, considers your feelings when they give you feedback, and can be depended on during difficult times.In a good relationship, you can be yourself with that person. They accept you [...]

By April Allman|2017-10-22T19:00:00-04:00October 22, 2017|Health Battle|

Ways to Combat Chronic Pain — from the Fighters

By Brittani Dick Dealing with chronic pain is both physically and emotionally draining, and can seriously hinder your everyday life. Read how these five women fight to cope with chronic pain.Kelly Grimes Dettlinger includes healthy eating as part of her plan to reduce chronic pain. Photos by Aubrey HillisDiet and Workouts: Kelly Grimes Dettlinger, a 34-year-old mother of two, depends on healthy eating, consistent exercise, and a decent amount of sleep to keep her pain levels at bay. Kelly eats lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and credits some of her success with healthy meal [...]

By April Allman|2017-10-21T08:30:00-04:00October 21, 2017|Health Battle|

Featured Pink Woman: Michele Welscher

"I try to stay lighthearted with everything and have humor throughout everything." Name: Michele WelscherAge: 52Job: Auditor for Mountjoy Chilton Medley LLPDiagnosis: Breast cancer stage 0How She Found Out: Detected in routine mammogram yearly, May 2017Treatments: Bilateral mastectomy, due to also living with cystic fibrosis. I was already on a specialized diet.Best Thing Someone Did For Me: This is a tie between my neighbor who hired a housekeeper to help me, and my boss being fantastic about schedule flexibility.How I Dealt With Negative Thoughts: I concentrated on the positives of catching the disease early, along with having a great [...]

By April Allman|2017-10-11T00:30:00-04:00October 11, 2017|Pink Woman|

Featured Pink Woman: Tamela Cooke

"I pulled up my 'Pink' big girl panties and began to do what I needed to do to fight this." Name: Tamela R. CookeAge: 52Job: Human Resources, Employee Relations Specialist at Correct Care SolutionsDiagnosis: Invasive ductile carcinoma. Stage 1 found January 4, 2016Treatment: Lumpectomy and radiation treatmentAdvice: Don’t let it define who you are! Of course, you have to make lifestyle changes. Live, laugh and love yourself and the people around you!Best Thing Someone Did For Her During Her Battle: My daughter wrote me the most endearing note. She is my only child. We both got through [...]

By April Allman|2017-10-10T22:30:00-04:00October 10, 2017|Pink Woman|

Today’s Transitions Innovation Awards Winner: Belmont Village Senior Living

Best Bodies: Debra Lynn Lively (and one of her treats)

Are Your Friendships Healthy?

Ways to Combat Chronic Pain — from the Fighters

Featured Pink Woman: Michele Welscher

Featured Pink Woman: Tamela Cooke

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