The Spring Edition of Today's Transitions is Out!

Finding Your Way Through Grief

By Carrie Vittitoe

Dealing with grief isn't like following a souffle recipe; there are no detailed must-follow steps that proceed in a specific order. When Elisabeth Kubler-Ross proposed the Grief Cycle model in 1969, she attempted to explain the myriad emotions encompassed in grief, not make people feel that they aren’t grieving correctly if their experience doesn’t match the model. Grief is truly a different experience for every person. It is influenced by many factors, including one’s personality, the type of relationship a person had with the deceased, and the type of death the deceased experienced.

How to Make a Visit Meaningful: A balloon might be a perfect thing to take

By Megan S. Willman

When Katherine Autin’s husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2004, she didn’t know much about the disease except for what she had heard from stars like Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali. Faced with this mysterious and complicated disease, Katherine began to learn as much as she could for her husband. After years of study and hands-on experience, Katherine founded Parkinson Partners LLC in 2012, which works as a patient advocate and educator to help individuals and families learn what to expect as the disease progresses. She understands both professionally and personally how difficult it can be to watch a loved one suffer the symptoms and complications of Parkinson’s. “That’s where I feel my strength is. I have seen how all this comes together, and I want to help others through the process,” Katherine says.

Why Read Today’s Transitions?

Do your parents or grandparents need some extra help simplifying their lives? You can find great ideas on navigating your way through your situation by reading the latest issue of Today’s Transitions magazine. Here are a few more reasons you’ll want to read the summer issue.

An Easier Way to Manage Meds

By Megan Seckman

Monitoring medications for yourself or a loved one can be an enigmatic puzzle. Take the green in the morning before coffee, the big white one with a meal, the two pinks before bed, and the brown ones as needed. It can be exhausting trying to remember the regimen and remains a sensitive beacon of independence. My mother-in-law was sincerely hurt when her son took over dispensing her meds.

Ideas for Caregiving and Bathing

By Tiffany White

Sheila Carter, owner of Heartsong Memory Care, shares her top five secrets to success when it comes to bath time refusals.

You’re Planning to Hire a Caregiver...Now What?

If you’ve gotten to the point where you’re considering hiring a caregiver or a cleaning service to assist an older loved one, Becky Beanblossom, president of Home Instead Senior Care, offers some questions you need to ask yourself:

Help Your Loved One Get Dressed Easily

By Carrie Vittitoe

If upper body weakness has made getting dressed a challenge for an older loved one, Ken Gould at Gould’s Discount Medical suggests these products to make it easier:

Make Your Days Easy and Fun

Get the most out of every day by taking care of yourself, making your home comfortable, and stimulating your mind. Here are few ideas to get you started.

A Great Tool for Caregivers & A Soup You Will Love

Have you read our new issue of Today’s Transitions? This season, we have a good plan you can follow for enhancing every part of your life. Here are a few ways you can begin the process and make your fall season memorable. Here are five fresh ideas for fall...

5 Solutions that Take 60 Seconds or Less

Find these solutions for getting more sleep, relieving aches, and getting the best auto service. Sometimes the smallest things take the least amount of time and can brighten your day. Try these tips and see what happens.

5 Ways to Revamp Your Routine

When was the last time you deviated from your regular routine? If you can’t remember, consider adopting a whole new routine. Here are a few ideas for reinvigorating your spirit and moving you out of the rut.

Today's Transitions Spring Issue is Out!

The spring issue of Today’s Transitions is now available on stands and online! Today's Transitions is our sister publication that focuses on issues and trends important to the older generation and their caregivers and families. Articles range from easy food preparations to fashion tips to elderly care issues and more.

We’re Looking for Caregivers!

Our sister publication, Today’s Transitions, is always looking to honor caregivers – those who are giving of their time and energy to care for someone else’s daily needs. If you know of an extraordinary caregiver, nominate him or her for the Today’s Transitions Care Package for the Caregiver award!

Winners are announced quarterly and will receive a $25 gift certificate to A Taste of Kentucky, two tickets to a Derby Dinner Playhouse production, and four hours of free sitter service from Home Instead Senior Care.

To nominate, fill out the form at this link.

See What's New In Today's Transitions

While you're probably busy trying our Holiday Bites winning recipes, working on timing your trends right, making holiday punch cocktails and catching up on all things Today's Woman, take a moment to see what's new with Today's Transitions!

Are You A Caregiver?

If you are a caregiver, or know of a caregiver, we can help you! Just like Today's Woman, our sister pub, Today's Transitions is a great resource tool for those in the Louisville area.

Our spring issue of Today's Transitions is out!

Our sister publication, Today's Transitions, is a perfect resource for seniors and caregivers!

• Do you have an aging loved one who needs help? Learn about more than 300 care and retirement facilities around Louisville and Southern Indiana.
• Which pet is right for you? Find out with our quiz!
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Do you have a loved one or someone you know looking for a retirement community, assisted living help, Alzheimer's care help or other senior services? You can now find all of our Today's Transitions directories online!