Posts with the category “area-agency-on-aging-and-independent-living”

1) ARE THE COVID-19 VACCINES SAFE?YES, ALL THE COVID-19 VACCINES THAT ARE BEING USED HAVE GONE THROUGH THE SAMESAFETY TESTS AND MEET THE SAME STANDARDS AS ANY OTHER VACCINES PRODUCED.LEARN MORE ON VACCINE SAFETY.2) WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING VACCINATED?THE COVID-19 VACCINE WILL WORK WITH YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM SO IT WILL BE READY TOFIGHT THE VIRUS IF YOU ARE EXPOSED. COVID-19 CAN HAVE SERIOUS, LIF...  Read More

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new guidance around visitation for nursing homes.  It is effective immediately.The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), issued updated guidance today for nursing homes to safely expand visitation options during the COVID-19 pandemic public health...  Read More

Below is a menu for the month of March for the "Drive Thru" and Home Delivered Meals.If you are 60 or over and need a meal contact the Pennyrile Aging and Disability Resource Center at 866-844-4396....  Read More

Social Work Month in March is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work.The theme for Social Work Month 2021 is Social Workers Are Essential.Social workers are essential to community well-being.  As practitioners, social workers are trained to help people address personal and systemic barriers to optimal living. They are employed to effect positive change with individuals, families, ...  Read More

Below is a menu for the month of February for the "Drive Thru" and Home Delivered Meals.If you are 60 or over and need a meal contact the Pennyrile Aging and Disability Resource Center at 866-844-4396....  Read More

 COVID did not stop YOU from your generous giving.  In spite of COVID, more was given this year… and it was ALL spent.  Last year was the year everyone will never forget and it was remarkable for Forgotten Angels!  This was the 14th year of this program and 425 residents were served, which is the largest number of angels to date.  Although it was very different from years past, because of you we w...  Read More

Below is a menu for the month of December for the "Drive Thru" and Home Delivered Meals.If you are 60 or over and need a meal contact the Pennyrile Aging and Disability Resource Center at 866-844-4396....  Read More

November is National Family Caregiver Awareness Month, where caregivers are acknowledged for the care they provide. It is important that we show our appreciation for those who work tirelessly to provide care: whether it be financial, medical, domestic, or emotional support. Caregiving is a tough job, as many caregivers provide personal care, homemaking, shopping, and overall comfort to millions of...  Read More

The Forgotten Angels Project will be gearing up again for its 14th year, serving residents in “Personal Care Homes”.  Of course, this year will look a lot different due to COVID.  Residents in PCH’s are usually younger and sometimes suffer with mental illness rather than physical limitations.  We focus on this group of residents because they seem to be most forgotten by friends, family and society...  Read More

The Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living is in the process of completing the Needs Assessment Survey. The overall purpose of the survey is to obtain information regarding the needs of senior citizens in the Pennyrile Region. The survey results will be utilized for planning purposes.Please take a few minutes and complete the survey by clicking on the link. The deadline for completion...  Read More

Residents’ Rights Month is an annual event designated by the Consumer Voice and is celebrated in October to honor residents living in all long-term care facilities and consumers receiving services in their home or community. It is a time for celebration and recognition offering an opportunity for every facility to focus on and celebrate awareness of dignity, respect and the value of each individua...  Read More

What Is SHIP The Kentucky State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides information, counseling and assistance to seniors and disabled individuals, their families and caregivers. This service is provided at no charge by local, well-trained counselors.The program seeks to educate the general public and Medicare beneficiaries so they are better able to make informed decisions about their he...  Read More

Held annually the last full week of September, National Employ Older Workers Week (NEOWW) recognizes the vital role of older workers in the workforce. This year, NEOWW takes place from Sunday, September 20th to Saturday, September 26th. For more information call 1-877-US2-JOBS or visit https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/seniors/.  Read More

Drive through Flu Shots: Crittenden County Senior Center: Thursday, September 10, 2020  11 am - 12 pmPlease call the senior center at 270-965-5229  for information.  Livingston County Senior Center: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 11:30 am - 12 pmPlease call the senior center at 270-928-2811 for information....  Read More

Below is a menu for the month of September for the "Drive Thru" and Home Delivered Meals.If you are 60 or over and need a meal contact the Pennyrile Aging and Disability Resource Center at 866-844-4396....  Read More

Is CHRISTMAS CANCELLED this year?  Will Forgotten Angels be FORGOTTEN?  Please join us for a brainstorming zoom meeting / call September 16, 2020 @ 10:00AM.  Discussions will include options and ideas on how to navigate Forgotten Angels 2020 during the COVID pandemic.  We need your help and suggestions.  Feel free to contact Cindy Tabor @ 270-886-9484 or [email protected]Join Zoom Meeting Inform...  Read More

Below is a menu for the month of July for the "Drive Thru" and Home Delivered Meals.If you are 60 or over and need a meal contact the Pennyrile Aging and Disability Resource Center at 866-844-4396....  Read More

Below is a menu for the month of July for the "Drive Thru" and Home Delivered Meals.If you are 60 or over and need a meal contact the Pennyrile Aging and Disability Resource Center at 866-844-4396....  Read More

 If Social Security is deducting $144.60 out of your Social Security check each month for yourMedicare Part B premium and you are at or below the following monthly income limits, ($1,456/single or $1,960/married) help may be available!Through a program called the Medicare Savings Plans, Medicaid will pay your $144.60 monthly premium!  (If you are unsure if Social Security is deducting this premium...  Read More

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) – commemorated on June15th every year – is anopportunity for people or organizations to take action to protect older people by raising awareness about elder abuse, why it occurs, and what we can do to stop it. We can act collectively to support justice for all. What Is Elder Abuse?Elder abuse refers to intentional or negligent acts by a caregiver or trusted ...  Read More

Below is a menu for the month of June for the "Drive Thru" and Home Delivered Meals.If you are 60 or over and need a meal contact the Pennyrile Aging and Disability Resource Center at 866-844-4396....  Read More

Around the nation, older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors, and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities.For 57 years, Older Americans Month (OAM) has been a special time to recognize these contributions..This year’s OAM theme, Make Your Mark, highlights older adults’ unique and l...  Read More

Below is a menu for the month of May for the "Drive Thru" and Home Delivered Meals.If you are 60 or over and need a meal contact the Pennyrile Aging and Disability Resource Center at 866-844-4396....  Read More

Long-Term Care Ombudsman are resident advocates who protect and promote the rights of residents in long-term care facilities and work to resolve complaints.  Your local Pennyrile District Ombudsman is Cindy Tabor 1-800-928-7233 or [email protected] 270-886-9484.  For more in on COVID19 KY COVID Hotline (800) 722-5725 http://www.kycovid19.ky.gov....  Read More

Today we are excited to recognize volunteers who assist with the meal program in Muhlenberg County!  Those volunteers include Judy Laflard, Gary Burgess, Tracy Warener and Arielle Hill. Thank you for your time and devotion to helping our older adults....  Read More

Pictured left to right: Josh Visingardi, Gary Hawkins, Gracie Foust, Brylee Cagle, Jenna Visingardi These are Trigg County Senior Center volunteers who have delivered meals most every day since we have began delivering COVID-19 meals.Josh Visingardi  is a Senior at Trigg County High School. He will attend Western Ky University in the fall and plans to be a pediatrician.Mr. Gary Hawkins is retired ...  Read More

Volunteers are the backbone of the Pennyrile District Long Term Care Ombudsman Program.  Without our volunteers the program would be crippled.  Our volunteers bring cheer and joy to residents in some of ...  Read More

Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living would like to recognize volunteer Margaret Gilland from Crittenden County.Margaret serves as the Chairman for the Pennyrile Advisory Council on Aging and also serves on the Long Term Care Ombudsman Advisory Council.Margaret lives in Marion Kentucky and volunteers several hours per week at the local senior center as well as numerous other commun...  Read More

National Volunteer Week is April 19-25 in the United States. National Volunteer Week debuted in the United States in 1974 and has continued to grow every year since. In his proclamation declaring National Volunteer Week, President Richard Nixon urged all Americans to observe the week by seeking out a volunteer opportunity. He also called upon all communities to recognize volunteers by observing th...  Read More

COVID-19 HAVE YOU FEELING:SCARED? SAD? FRUSTRATED? WORRIED? UNCERTAIN? AFRAID TO COME TO WORK OR TO GO HOME? CONCERNED FOR YOUR OWN FAMILY? HELP IS A PHONE CALL AWAY!IT’S FREE, IT’S CONFIDENTIAL! Call our toll free number 888-522-7228 where you can talk to a member of the Kentucky Community Crisis Response Team....  Read More

Pennyrile Area Development District/Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living is the proud recipient of a grant from Humana. The grant funds were used to provide 570 shelf stable meals to  home delivered meal clients! Thank you to Humana!...  Read More

Below is a menu for the month of April for the "Drive Thru" and Home Delivered Meals.If you are 60 or over and need a meal contact the Pennyrile Aging and Disability Resource Center at 866-844-4496....  Read More

As PADD and our nutrition provider prepares to provide more meals to older adults in the nine counties of the Pennyrile area, we are faced with an unusual situation. We need donations of packaging supplies for home delivered meals. If you know of a restaurant or other community business that may have extra Styrofoam trays to donate, we could use them.Please contact Jill Collins at [email protected]  Read More

On March 13, 2020, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear recommended the temporary closure of Senior Centers across Kentucky to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Therefore, all nine (9) Senior Centers in the Pennyrile Region will be temporarily closed from March 16, 2020 – March 27, 2020 and alternate service delivery methods will be implemented. After two (2) weeks, officials will reeva...  Read More

March 11, 2020 the Ombudsman Advisory Council meeting was held at the PADD office. The meeting lasted two hours with much discussion about the recent COVID-19 Virus. We encourage people not to panic but rather wash your hands and be prepared. We also encourage people not to visit residents in nursing facilities at this time as a precaution and to help keep our most vulnerable safe.Rebecca Perry wi...  Read More

The quarterly meeting of the Pennyrile Advisory Council on Aging was held today at the PADD office. Agenda items reviewed included program updates, procurement updates and wait list status. Special guest speakers addressed the group including, Amanda Sweeney with the Christian County Health Department who discussed the Corona Virus and general precautions. Alisa Barton with Hopkinsville Salvation ...  Read More

With a new decade beginning, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) will help lead this year’s Social Work Month celebration in March with the theme “Social Workers: Generations Strong” to honor the positive contributions social workers have made to this nation over generations.The Social Work Month campaign will inform the public, policymakers and legislators about the way the nation’s...  Read More

Today was ALL ABOUT RESIDENTS!!! Today we celebrated residents rights. Thanks to the generous community support during the Forgotten Angels program, we were able to celebrate residents rights to individuality. We were able to provide all 45 residents at The Oaks Personal Care Home in Madisonville with a new bedspread. Each resident picked a bedspread of their choice for their room.  Then we celebr...  Read More

Summary: Performs a vital role in supporting older adults’ desire to remain independent by providing guidance and support to living a more active lifestyle. The Program Coordinator will oversee their local Active Choices program. This position reports to the host site supervisor.  Duties & Responsibilities:Coordinator serves as AmeriCorps Member through host site (Elderserve.)Oversees delivery of ...  Read More

Availability of Request for Proposals for Competitive Negotiations for FY 2021-2023(July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023).The Pennyrile Area Development District announces the availability of Request for Proposals for Competitive Negotiations for the procurement of aging services provided under Title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965 and the Home Care Program. Proposal packets will be available at th...  Read More