A Room-by-Room Fall Prevention Audit for Seniors in Lexington, KY
Preferred Care at Home has helped families keep elderly parents at home since 1984. Falls at home tend to start somewhere ordinary: a loose stair runner, a dark hallway, a bath mat that slides. The CDC reports that more than one in four older adults falls each year. Less than half of them tell their […]
Flu Season Safety Tips for Seniors in Lexington, KY
Flu season arrives quietly. One week your mom is at her Tuesday card game, and the next she's on the couch with a fever, too tired to make toast. Preferred Care at Home has helped families keep elderly parents comfortable and cared for at home since 1984. Why the Flu Hits Harder After 65 People […]
Healthy Aging Tips for Seniors in Lexington, KY
September is Healthy Aging Month, and Preferred Care at Home spends it where we spend every month: in the kitchens and living rooms of elderly people who want to stay home. The habits that help someone stay healthy there are ordinary ones, tied to a real place and a routine a person will keep. These […]
Grief, Sleeplessness, and the Nights That Feel Longest
Bereaved adults report insomnia at 22% versus 17% in non-grieving peers. What that means for Lexington families, and how to help a grieving parent rest.
Brain Healthy Activities for Seniors, Lexington KY: Hobbies That Keep the Mind Working
Learning a new skill beat crossword puzzles in a landmark memory study. Here is what the evidence says about brain healthy activities for Lexington…
Lexington’s Heat Plan: What Fayette County Families Should Know
The heat index climbs past 100 and Lexington starts moving. Cooling stations open, buses run free routes, and outreach teams head out with water before most families have finished breakfast. For older adults, and for anyone caring for one, that knowledge matters. Knowing how the city’s Heat Plan works can mean the difference between a […]
Indoor Activities for Seniors in Lexington: A Local Guide
Most people picture indoor time for an elderly parent as one thing: sitting in front of the TV, or maybe a game of bingo at the one senior center they’ve heard of. Lexington actually has four city-run senior centers, a library system with senior-specific programming, a university art museum, and a handful of home-based options […]
Senior Hydration Tips for Lexington’s Humid Summers
Thirst fades with age, and by the time an older loved one says they’re thirsty, they may already be behind on fluid intake. Here’s a Lexington-specific hydration schedule, the warning signs worth watching for, and what to offer when plain water gets refused. Key Takeaways Thirst isn’t a reliable cue in older adults; scheduled sips […]
What Early Onset Alzheimer’s Actually Looks Like Before 65
A person in their 40s or 50s who can’t find the right word, gets lost driving a familiar route, or struggles with tasks they used to handle at work often gets misdiagnosed with stress or depression long before anyone considers Alzheimer’s disease. This post explains what early onset Alzheimer’s actually looks like before age 65, […]
Older Men and Doctor Visits: What Actually Belongs in a Visit After 65
Last updated: June 15, 2026 A lot of older men assume they only need to see a doctor when something feels wrong. But a routine visit after 65 does something a sick visit can’t: it spots silent risks, plans the year ahead, and catches changes early. This piece walks through what an older man’s primary […]