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At the University of Kentucky U. She lived in Lexington with her grandmother and soon after met her husband. He was a World War II veteran finishing his degree, "he told me one time that he would have never started dating me if he knew how old I was," she blushed, "but he was a good one. I wish I still had my old papers to show you all the things we did.

Pricilla would often break conversation to dote upon the atmosphere at Highgrove, "Oh look! How beautiful! The decorations were indeed stunning and almost took my breath upon arrival. She also commended the staff for their care, "They want me to color for therapeutic reasons, seems right though my coloring isn't very good you see, but my picture from the other day was a lot better. She said she had a wonderful family, husband, and friends and as we parted ways she chirped, "I hope you can come back and see me!

It was a beautiful summer day when Nancy Schaub and her beloved husband moved into Highgrove at Tates Creek, a senior community providing personal living support for successful aging.

The experience changed her life and gave her a colorful experience in later living. She has a large family including two older sisters and a younger brother. After she married, Nancy, her husband, and their six children moved to Lexington. Nancy loves travelling. Besides working as a homemaker, she has experience working as a travel agent. She talks about finishing a 9, miles road trip on the west coast with her best friends.

The experience helped make her who she is, a person with enthusiasm for life. Challenges came into Nancy's life when her husband was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD , a disease that required him to be on oxygen most of the time. Nancy's husband gradually became less active and in need of care. Caring for him limited Nancy's social life. She started to look for a place that would be suitable for her and for her husband to regain and enjoy a social life.

After comparing six facilities in Lexington, they decided to move into a place they thought they would be both safe and comfortable. They moved to Highgrove on July 1st, In the first few months in Highgrove, Nancy found out that the services provided enabled her to easily take care her husband and fulfill her need to be with him most of the time but at the same time also enjoy a social life with other residents.

For example, Nancy could have dinner with her friends downstairs, and bring her husband's dinner back up to the room. Also, Nancy could order breakfast and the staff would bring the breakfast upstairs to their room. Those type of things were really helpful to Nancy and her husband's quality of life as they grew older. Life is full of obstacles. At the end of September, Nancy's husband's condition became much worse.

He moved into hospital and after eleven days passed away. This was a tremendous shock for Nancy. At this turning point, Highgrove provided important support. According to Nancy, "For me, it was sort of a blessing that I was here, because the transition is much simpler.

Having friends here, and not having a house to go home to. You know, an empty house and that type of thing. Nancy learned to live a normal life without being too lonely after her husband passed away. Fortunately, Highgrove is a place full of choices and diversity.

Residents have access to many facilities such as a spa, gym, library, movie theater, recreation area, lounge with drinks, and even a beauty shop, which is very helpful for older people to maintain a rich life. Transportation is not a problem either as it is provided for residents in Highgrove.

Nancy enjoys dining with friends at a local restaurant once a week and can complete her grocery shopping in different places as a result of the transportation offered by Highgrove. Although Nancy has back and hip problems that make it inconvenient to walk without a walker or cane, the environmental design and services provided at Highgrove help a lot and provide her opportunities to participate in activities such as table games, arts and crafts and even cooking lessons.

In her year and a half of experience living in Highgrove, Nancy uses one sentence to express her thankfulness, "It's been a blessing with me being here.

Aging inevitably brings difficulties to everyone including Nancy. Fortunately, living in Highgrove gives her a chance to reinvent and to redecorate her life and live with love, care, and dignity. There is no better place than home, and Highgrove at Tates Creek is home to everyone.

Both personally and professionally, Highgrove resident Anne Cooper approaches the highs and lows of life with a sense of humor and spirit of adventure. Anne grew up in the small town of Cynthiana, Kentucky, during the depression.

She chuckled and stated that seeing several movies romanticizing nurses with their crisp white uniforms and caps sparked her interest.

She also remembers being inspired by the adage "enjoy what you are doing so much you would do it for free. After high school Anne attended and graduated from the Good Samaritan Hospital diploma nursing program. She went on to work in the emergency room at Saint Joseph Hospital. Then Anne returned to Good Samaritan, where she spent many years in psychiatry. She loved the fast pace and helping people. In addition to being a nurse, Anne married and raised a family.

Anne has two children and three grandchildren. Her daughter who is also a nurse , son-in-law, and granddaughter are nearby. Her other children and grandchildren reside in Missouri and Oregon. Anne has lived in various states over the years, including South Carolina, Virginia, and Florida. She also lived in England for about a year when her then-husband was there for school.

The village was 40 minutes from London, and their home had a thatched roof. She smiled wryly when recalling the Esse Fair stove that used coke fuel. Despite her efforts -- "it was often so cold—I dressed for bed like I was going skiing! When she later lived in Florida, she enjoyed the warmer weather. There she also worked as a nurse, moonlighting at a local hospital as well as teaching nursing students.

Again she reiterated, "I always felt good being a nurse. Anne is quick to speak of her love for her new home at Highgrove.

Her spacious apartment has ample natural light from several large windows. She is patiently watching for her large Christmas cactus in front of one of the windows to bloom—bright pink. Festive holiday decorations, including a tall slim shimmering Christmas tree and a small dancing Santa figurine are items from her previous home. Anne's hometown pride is further evidenced by a large framed photograph and article commemorating the stately historic 'Monticello' near her front door.

It was so beautiful with fancy imported wallpaper and such," she says. She went on with a twinkle in her eye, "my daughter and I were going to buy the house …. While Anne maintains her independence in many areas, she is thankful that caring staff are available as needed. Anne shows off the button bracelet on her wrist. As a nurse, safety is important to her, plus she knows it is peace of mind for her family.

Housekeeping and meals are included in the rent, Anne says. She describes the food as very good. She likes choosing whatever she is hungry for. She also appreciates the choice of eating in the dining area, or having her meal brought to her apartment. Even with the challenges of getting older, Anne says she feels blessed. She has more difficulty seeing and hearing, and needs a walker to get around now.

Still, Anne aims to focus on the positive. She is grateful for ongoing friendships--many of them nurses--and for her family. While she stated her vision and hearing make some conversations more difficult, she chuckled when describing meeting a new friend in the community who also grew up in Cynthiana. Along this same note, she and I agree—it's a small world—and a lot of fun—when nurses meet. I look forward to visiting again with my new friend!

In the cinema room at Highgrove, within earshot of fellow residents socializing, Barbara Mabry shared about her decision to reside at High Grove. Barbara explained that as she started to need additional assistance, she did not want to depend on her children or grandchildren. So, she and her husband, Charlton, decided to move to a community that would be there to support them. While the initial reason to move to High Grove was for support, since joining the community, Barbara continues to pursue her life-long passions.

Barbara was "born feeling part of nature," and gardening has been an important way in which she connects with nature. When she moved to High Grove, she offered to build a perineal garden outside the building entrance and was met with encouragement by the community. On warm days, she can be seen out in the garden weeding and tending to the land.

She explained that she loves feeling the dirt in her fingers and is happy knowing that others enjoy seeing the beautiful flowers because she wants to "leave this place better than she found it. From an early age, Barbara said matter of factly, "I just had a lot to say. I was very observant. Still am. Her love of poetry led her to become an educator and as she said while smiling, "she taught literature and loved what she did.

She proudly shared an example of a time in Kroger when a student from many years prior touched her elbow and said "Mrs. Mabry do you remember me? I want to tell you one more time that I would not be where I am not if it were not for you.

Not only does she feel appreciated by the relationships, but she also likes to be a part of helping shape their futures. As Barbara finished sharing about her decision to move to High Grove, another resident popped their head into the cinema room to say "hello" and I realized that living at High Grove was more than just providing assistance as one gets older, it is a community that encourages residents to connect and continue their life-long passions.

Frank Lewis was born and raised with his twin brother in Broad Ripple, Indiana. After completing his undergraduate degree at Indiana University, Frank continued his education for an additional three years at Maurer School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana. Frank was admitted to the bar in when he began his career working as a deputy for John J. Dillon, the Attorney General of Indiana. During this time, Frank gained a great deal of courtroom experience as he tried eminent domain cases before a jury.

In , he began working for Public Service Indiana. Frank practiced there for fifty-one years, focusing on corporate law, litigation, and finance. After leaving Public Service Indiana in , Frank was asked to serve as a consultant to the company and continued to fulfill this role through In addition to Frank's impressive law career, he has a memorable family life as well.

Frank has two children, a fifty-one year old daughter and a forty-eight year old son. Frank fondly recalls his membership in the Foolish Fathers Club that brought together fifty fathers and their children for monthly outings throughout the Indianapolis area.

These group outings became memories Frank will cherish forever. Frank laughed as he remembered telling his children to never curse and should they become upset to say, "Son of a gun, biscuit bum, dot-dash-semicolon!

After being divorced for three years, Frank took a leap of faith and drove to Lexington, Kentucky for a blind date with Susan Chestnut in the spring of Frank quickly fell in love with Susan, leading to their marriage in the spring of It did not take long for Frank to fall in love with the city of Lexington, as well. He recalls being swept away by the beauty of Keeneland Racecourse and the charm of their long-time neighborhood in Lexington. This neighborhood boasts two of Frank's favorite restaurants, Suggin's Bar and Grill, a staple in the community since , and Tulip Bar and Bistro, a newer restaurant owned by the same family.

On one occasion, Frank's peripheral neuropathy caused him to lose control of his right foot and drive his car into Tulip Bar and Bistro. Thankfully, no one was injured in the accident. While, years later, Susan and Frank can laugh about this terrifying moment, it did lead Frank to the decision that he should no longer be driving.

However, driving is an activity Frank does not miss, stating, "Anyone who has experienced the traffic in Lexington would understand why! In , Frank's life in Lexington took a sharp turn for the worse when a severe post-operative infection following spinal fusion surgery left him a paraplegic.

Shortly after being hospitalized for this infection, Frank moved to Highgrove at Tates Creek, where he began work to regain lower leg function. Frank credits much of his improvement to the physical and occupational therapists at Highgrove who have supported him along this journey.

In fact, just today, Frank was able to achieve a new goal of moving from his wheelchair to his recliner without assistance. With continued support and encouragement from the Highgrove staff, Frank is confident that he will one day walk again. As Highgrove continues to make a positive impact on Frank's life, Frank is using his new position as President of the Resident Council to improve the lives of his fellow residents. From working with staff to address resident concerns to mediating discussions between the residents, Frank is using the skills obtained during his law career to benefit the Highgrove community.

While Frank is lucky to have the staff at Highgrove, Highgrove is also blessed to have him as a resident. Frank's positive demeanor, willingness to take on new challenges, and ability to brighten the day of others with his humor make Frank Lewis a role model to many in the Highgrove and Lexington community.

Doris Hendeles said at the beginning of our conversation, "but life is not totally easy. It just happens. Doris was the youngest in her family. Beginning at the age of 5, due to her parents' divorce, Doris was raised by her aunt.

She had wonderful teachers and principals throughout her grade school and high school years who helped and encouraged her. She lived with her aunt until she went off to college- and that's when life just happened. During her sophomore year, Doris's aunt fell ill. After all that her aunt had done for her, Doris felt like it was her turn to provide.

She dropped out of school. She researched the best cancer fighting institutions in the country, which happened to be a hospital in Texas, as she recalled. She began to search for a job that would allow for her to pay for her aunt to be treated there. With two years of higher education under her belt, Doris didn't have to look for work for long. She found a very good paying job with a company now long since dissolved in Ashland, Kentucky. However, she had a sense that she had left things unfinished, that she was giving up something of great importance.

While working, one of her coworkers insisted that Doris meet her brother. Boys were the every last thing on her mind with everything else going on. Doris married that brother. They had two girls, Abby and Amy. While working, Doris found out that the medications and treatments weren't working to cure her aunt. Her aunt passed away. All the while, she put money away in case she had the opportunity to go back to school. She encouraged her husband to go to college, but it didn't spark the same interest as it did for her in him.

He worked for his college-educated brother's business. If her brother in law hadn't had the education or the business, Doris didn't know how her family would have survived. Doris continued to work as well because working meant she could apply herself, and that feeling meant the world to her. It turned out that all that working and all that saving paid off, at least in Doris's eyes, when Abby and Amy graduated from college themselves. All their lives, Doris had encouraged her daughters to do what she hadn't and go as far as they could in their educational pursuits.

The day they graduated brought her a sense of relief and peace. Amy married and had two sons, who are both college graduates. Abby hasn't married yet, but has fulfilled herself and succeeded on her own- which Doris attributes all to the college experience and education.

The drive to learn has all but disappeared for Mrs. Doris Hendeles. When you think about a traditional "assisted living" location, it is easy to miss the smallest detail that may mean the most to the people who call it home.

Highgrove at Tates Creek encourages their residents to maintain their independence, keep their mind sharp and their body in shape. For this wonderful opportunity, I chose to interview Margie Stopher, whom most people call "Nana. What I realized once I got there was that Highgrove was more than just a traditional facility that houses people who can no longer be on their own, it was a place that offered independence and various activities for everyone.

Margie had such a vision of independence while she was showing me around and I could tell she was so proud to be a resident of Highgrove. I started off my interview by asking her about her job at Dillard's, where I first met her years ago. Margie said that she loved working there and she loved the people. Her favorite holiday was Christmas because she could sell the men buying for their wives anything and everything!

She said that she loved working in cosmetics and still misses it. After a serious car accident in and an extended hospital stay, she was unable to continue her work at Dillard's. I was interested at how she has stayed mentally and physically fit. When I asked her about how daily life was at Highgrove and what she loved about it, she said, "It's great, I love it here, they don't take away my independence and they truly care about me.

She said her favorite time is happy hour because everyone gets to relax and just talk to each other. To stay physically fit, she also participates in daily yoga or exercise at the gym. She says, "I can't do a lot, but I try to do something every day. I wondered what it was like getting older for Margie.

If you're looking for activities to do with a senior loved one this Valentine's Day, look no further. Whether you're spending the day with a spouse, parent, or friend, these activities are sure to warm your hearts. No matter how you choose to spend the day, enjoying Valentine's Day with your loved one is sure to strengthen the bond you share. Tear open your box of Sweethearts and use some of these ideas to send the message that you care this Valentine's Day.

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