Guide to Senior Living in Lexington, KY
Silver Lexington offers free, personalized senior placement and referral services throughout Lexington and Central Kentucky. Local advisors provide expertise on independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. These specialists use firsthand knowledge of regional facilities to help families find appropriate care solutions for their loved ones. The service extends beyond facility selection by connecting…
Read MoreMaking the Move
Tips for Transitioning to Assisted Living The decision to transition from independent living to assisted living is a significant one, filled with a mix of emotions. It’s a step towards receiving more support and care, ensuring greater comfort and well-being. While it can feel daunting, with thoughtful planning and a positive mindset, this transition can…
Read MoreDoes One Size Fit All?
Not when it comes to senior living. Here are the answers to the questions most asked of Susan Neville and Amber Lakin, our local senior living experts at Silver Lexington. Does One Size Fit All in Senior Living? FAQs for Central Kentucky Families When it comes to finding senior housing, one size definitely does not…
Read MoreSupport Groups
You are not alone! Whatever your crisis may be, there are groups to help you through your difficult times. Below are groups where you can feel safe and not alone. Reach out and get yourself connected. Cancer American Cancer Society: For class dates, times and locations and to register to receive your free makeup kit,…
Read MoreLong-term Care Services
Residential Facilities, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes At some point, support from family, friends, and local programs may not be enough. People who require help full-time might move to a residential facility that provides many or all of the long-term care services they need. Facility-based long-term care services include: board and care homes, assisted living…
Read MoreImportant Facts about Falls
Tweet Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, 1 but less than half tell their doctor. 2 Falling once doubles your chances of falling again. 3 Falls Are Serious and Costly One out of five falls causes a serious injury…
Read More’60 Minutes’ The Progression of Alzheimer’s
David Bauder, Ap Media Writer Updated 4:55 am, Friday, April 20, 2018 NEW YORK (AP) — Filmed over 10 years, a “60 Minutes” report this weekend shows in startling detail the progression that Alzheimer’s disease takes on a patient. CBS medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook began interviewing Mike and Carol Daly of Staten Island, New…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know and Do this FLU Season If You Are 65 Years and Older
What You Should Know and Do this Flu Season If You Are 65 Years and Older It has been recognized for many years that people 65 years and older are at greater risk of serious complications from the flu(https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/complications.htm#complications) compared with young, healthy adults because human immune defenses become weaker with age. While flu seasons…
Read MoreMeet the Owner
Silver Lexington Senior Living Placement Service Susan Neville (859)351-5890 My name is Susan Neville and I founded Silver Lexington Senior Living Placement Service almost two years ago . After working in the senior living industry for the last 10 years, I saw a need for seniors and their families. The process of finding…
Read MoreChoosing Gifts for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Gifts for Alzheimer’s 1 By John Schmid on November 8, 2014 Blog, Gifts Fun and Therapy in a Package What could be better than getting a present on a special day? Christmas, a birthday, Mother’s day or Father’s day, Valentine’s day: These and many more occasions offer an excuse or a reason to give a…
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