First Saturday OF THE MONTH at 10am, we provide community education on a wide variety of subjects pertaining to growing old gracefully, managing Alzheimer's and other dementias, and sharing resources in our community and providing directions on how to obtain.
This is a virtual educational presentation, coordinated through our University of Kentucky Chapter, Deep Patel.
Please contact info@a-caring-place.com if you would like to be a part of this or receive a list of up coming classes. A number of our community education sessions can be found here.

What People Fail to Understand About Loneliness
For more than seventy years, we’ve been warned about a looming epidemic of loneliness, from David Riesman’s The Lonely Crowd in 1950 to The Lonely Century, published by Noreena Hertz last year. If the evidence was inconclusive before Covid-19, now it is impossible to ignore: we are living in the aftermath of unprecedented social isolation.
The social effects of the pandemic are pervasive and slow to fade: habits of socializing have shifted, as people meet online and work from home, and the muscle of in-person interaction withers. What do we lose when life alters in this way and what can we do to get it back?
Loneliness is recognized, increasingly, as a problem in public health. Social scientists have quantified the physical effects of feeling lonely, and the upshots are alarming. Writing with William Patrick, the psychologist John Cacioppo summarized briskly: “social isolation has an impact on health comparable to the effect of high blood pressure, lack of exercise, obesity, or smoking.” The full article can be found here.
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Elder Abuse Resources
Kentucky's Adult Protective Services website can be found here. They have a number of helpful resources and publications available on their website. Some statistics can be found here.
Levin & Perconti have put together a great guide on everything to know about nursing home abuse, including signs of it, how to prevent it, statistics, and a ton more. Every caregiver could benefit from this comprehensive information. Check it out here​.

Benefits of Reading and Library Use for Seniors
Your local library is a great resource for books, videos, DVDs, learning opportunities, and social activities. More information about reading and library benefits for seniors can be found here. Please look on the website of your local library for specifics. If you live in Fayette County, Kentucky, the link to our public library can be found here.

Continual learning is essential for improving health and well-being. By constantly seeking out new information and skills, individuals can stay informed about the latest developments in health and wellness. Whether it's learning about new exercise techniques, understanding the benefits of different diets, or staying up to date with the latest medical research, continual learning can provide the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about one's health. Additionally, learning new skills and hobbies can also have a positive impact on mental well-being, providing a sense of fulfillment and purpose. By prioritizing continual learning, individuals can take proactive steps towards improving their overall health and well-being.

EDUCATION: LEARNING WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU DIDN'T KNOW