Healthy Aging

Ithaca Falls Café Final Countdown

The countdown continues to our new Ithaca Falls Café opening at the end of this week. Staff have been testing the operations on very willing volunteers and the verdict so…

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Healthy Aging: The Friendship Factor

Published: February 18, 2021 Think of all the ways you and your friends have connected in the past week. Emails, texts and photos, maybe Zoom visits and, oh yes, phone…

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Kendal at Lexington Achieves CARF Reaccreditation

CARF, or the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, conducts evaluations every five years. Kendal at Lexington has been awarded CARF reaccreditation following a rigorous evaluation process spanning from December…

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Nourishing the Hungry Heart: The Link Between Food and Love

In Barbra Streisand’s new autobiography, the iconic diva details the painful relationship she had with her emotionally unavailable mother, writing, “I realize my mother did show love, in some ways.…

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Here Today, Here Tomorrow: Make Your Resolutions Stick

Why Do We Make Resolutions? History tells us that New Year’s resolutions date back 4,000 years to the ancient Babylonians, who made promises to the gods to pay their debts…

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Navigating Winter Weather: A Guide for Older Adults

Kendal at Lexington in the snow! In Virginia, we savor the advantage of experiencing all four seasons. The anticipation of snow each winter is something we relish, even though it…

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Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder

New beginnings! New You! As you engage in festive shopping, listen to holiday music, and celebrate the joys of the season, take a minute to show kindness to those who…

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The Medical Review Process at KaLex

Moving into a Life Plan Community (or CCRC) is a major decision. Leaving your family home and familiar ties can be a huge adjustment, even with the excitement and anticipation…

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Myths about Sexuality and Aging

Published: March 16, 2022 When it came to sexual activity and our younger self, we probably were focused on birth control and finding time to enjoy sex with our partner.…

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