Lions, Tigers, and Baby Goats Oh My!

Recently Chaplain Sherman Ramsey was waiting for an elevator at the Christian Health Center in Corbin. He overheard a conversation between two staff members, Kirsten Rains and Mckenna Rains, regarding a brand-new baby goat they played with recently.  Their conversation sparked Sherman’s interest because of articles he recalled reading about the benefits of pet therapy […]

February is National Senior Independence Month

Many don’t know but National Senior Independence Month is observed every year in February. It’s all about providing seniors in our communities the means to discover ways to live a dignified, happy and fulfilling life with the help of those around them. With age we all tend to become more dependent but there are ways […]

Middletown’s Cook & Nurse Aide Recognized for their dedication to Faith, Care and Family

Christian Care Communities – Middletown’s senior living community is dedicated to Faith, Care, and Family. It’s these values that our amazing staff shows to our residents each and every day. This past year our very own Dietary Cook, Tammy Hyde, was recognized for her dedication to Christian Care Communities mission and philosophy. As Kentucky’s largest […]

AGING STRONG

  During the normal aging process, some physical abilities decline, including strength, quickness and swiftness, and stamina. In addition to these muscle-related declines, there are also changes that occur in coordination.  Together, these changes mean that as you age, you may not be able to perform activities such as running to catch a bus, walking around […]

Christian Care Communities Introduces Award Winning Dementia Care Therapy for Residents in Midway, KY

  Christian Care Communities Introduces Award Winning Dementia Care Therapy for Residents in Midway, KY OMI is a pioneering and award-winning gestured technology for dementia care therapy. It is an immersive interactive projector for sensory enrichment and encourages lively intergenerational engagement, supporting cognitive, emotional, physical, and social rewards! Christian Care Communities is overjoyed to have […]

Healthy Eating Tips for Senior Nutrition

  Healthy Eating Tips for Senior Nutrition Good nutrition is important at any age. Healthy eating helps reduce the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and even some cancers.  Good nutrition can also give you energy and improve your well-being, along with improving your ability to fight off illness. As you […]

Advanced Dementia and Pastoral Care

By: Jim Patton When I first started chaplaincy as a seminary student, I would arrive at the hospital or senior care unit with a planned scripture reading for all my patients.  That lasted about two days. The reason was not that I gave up or got lazy, but rather that I quickly found most patients […]

Healthy Eating Tips for Senior Nutrition

Good nutrition is important at any age. Healthy eating helps reduce the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and even some cancers.  Good nutrition can also give you energy and improve your well-being, along with improving your ability to fight off illness.  As you age, your life and body change. As […]

Top Ten Things to Consider When Looking for a Transitional Care Facility

Transitional Care Programs are a great option for further recuperation and therapies after a hospital stay. At a skilled nursing facility, caregiving teams work to enhance patient results, reduce the risk of re-hospitalization for older adults, and ease the return to everyday life. There are many Transitional Care options in Louisville and the surrounding areas, […]

Intergenerational Care

Intergenerational care is defined by Generations United as opportunities for younger and older generations to interact and become engaged for the benefit of all involved. Both young and older participants learn about one another and engage with each other. Research shows there are many physical and mental health benefits of intergenerational care. The younger age […]