Living Well 60+ November – December 2014 | Page 31

NOV/DEC 2014 WRITE continued from Page 11 Lexington NaNoWriMo group is that the relationships that writers build with each other don’t end when the month of November is over. “I found the love of my life through NaNo. I found my best friends through NaNo,” Bailey said. “We have off-season events and see the larger group several times during the year. Many of us just love to be together so much that we can’t go too long without spending time together. We welcome new friends every year who become integral parts of our network.” SHAKER continued from Page 24 practices are used to continue the Shaker tradition of growing abundant, fresh produce. The Shakers raised broom corn and made flat brooms so well that they sold for more than “ordinary” brooms of the times. They also raised fruit and sold it dried or as preserves; they were well known for their garden seeds. Amid the large stone and brick dwellings and shops, grassy lawns and stone sidewalks at the restored village near Harrodsburg, you can learn about Shaker worship practices, delight in Shaker hospitality and enjoy a wonderful simple Shaker meal. For more information visit www. shakervillageky.org or call (800) 734-561. 31 check with your medical insurance carrier. Or, if you have one, your company’s employee assistance program may provide financial assistance that makes such help affordable. The bottom line is, you don’t have to go through it alone. CARE continued from Page 25 make the difficult decision to pursue placement in a long-term care facility, and do what you can to help them and the care recipient with the transition. GRIM continued from Page 28 outreach, including one-on-one support and grief support groups. Go to www.hospicecp.org and click on bereavement services or call (859) 986-1500. Many private therapists offer grief counseling. If you decide to pursue that route, it pays to Have a story to share? We want to hear from you on Like our page and post your article idea: LivingWell50PlusMagazine Read LivingWell50+ Digital: ENCORE! ENCORE! Wesley Village is Kentucky’s First CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community), offering all levels of independent living, licensed health care and memory care in a wide variety of attractive home and apartment settings. 1125 Lexington Road, Wilmore, KY 40390 www.wvillage.org facebook.com/wvinfo Susan Blankenship, Marketing Dir. 859-858-3865 ext. 227 The Encore Centre will feature: • Independent Living Apartments • Garden Terrace Suites • Indoor Warm Salt Water Exercise Pool • Café • Movie Theatre • Beauty Salon and Spa