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

Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm our commitment to serving older adults.The 2025 theme, Flip the Script on Aging, focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and...  Read More

Severe storms can pose significant risks to older adults, particularly those with mobility challenges or medical conditions. Proper preparation can help ensure safety and minimize stress during extreme weather events. Below are essential storm safety tips for older adults:1. Create an Emergency PlanIdentify a safe place in your home to take shelter, such as a basement or an interior room without w...  Read More

Are you living on a fixed income and looking to save money on your Medicare costs? There are programs that may be able to help if you’re struggling to afford Medicare costs and prescription medications.Apply on Thursday, March 6th 8:30AM—10:30AM @ The Christian Co. County Senior Center Please call TODAY to schedule an appointment with Ali Jones @ 1-866-844-4396...  Read More

The Pennyrile Area Development District is hosting a FREE Dealing with Dementia workshop on Thursday, March 13 from 8:00am-12:00pm. This workshop will help you navigate the unique challenges of caring for someone with dementia by helping you understand dementia, manage problem behaviors and handle stress. Registration is required. Please contact Miranda White, Family Caregiver Coordinator, at 270-...  Read More

This February, Pennyrile Area Development District is launching the Spread the Love Campaign, an initiative leading up to Valentine’s Day aimed at spreading kindness, generosity, and support throughout our region. As part of this effort, we are hosting a Pet Food Drive to collect donations for homebound seniors who rely on their pets for companionship.The campaign encourages community members to p...  Read More

PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 12, 2024CONTACTMelissa [email protected](270) 886-9484HOPKINSVILLE, KY, November 12, 2024 – The Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) is proud to announce that all nine Pennyrile Senior Centers are now Certified Veteran Friendly Senior Centers, following the successful completion of specialized training. This certification reflects th...  Read More

Get ready, Pennyrile region!  Medicare Open Enrollment Events are happening now in a Senior Center near you.  Here’s the lineup:Caldwell County: October 15Christian County: October 22Crittenden County: October 25Hopkins County: October 17Livingston County: October 29Lyon County: October 15Muhlenberg County: October 14Todd County: October 21Trigg County: October 16Mark your calendars and take advan...  Read More

PRESS RELEASESeptember 25, 2024CONTACTMelissa Thompson(270) [email protected] AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ONE OF FIVE VETERAN DIRECTED CARE PROGRAM SUPER-HUBS IN THE NATIONHOPKINSVILLE, KY, September 25, 2024 – Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) has been designated as a Super-Hub for the Veteran Directed Care Program at the national level.The Veteran Directed Care (V...  Read More

PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 17, 2024CONTACTMelissa Thompson (270) [email protected] Care Residents Honored During Residents’ Rights Month, October 2024HOPKINSVILLE, KY – October is Residents’ Rights Month, a time designated by Consumer Voice to honor individuals living in long-term care facilities and those receiving care in their homes or communities. This ...  Read More

October is Residents’ Rights Month, a time designated by Consumer Voice to honor individuals living in long-term care facilities and those receiving care in their homes or communities. This annual event shines a spotlight on the dignity and rights of every person receiving long-term services and support.Residents have the fundamental right to self-determination and to use their voices in making th...  Read More

The Christian County Fiscal Court is seeking qualified engineering firms to submit qualifications for the design of thirteen (13) tornado safe rooms. The project includes six (6) safe rooms with a capacity of 500 persons each and seven (7) safe rooms with a capacity of 110 persons each. These safe rooms must meet the FEMA P-361 standards for tornado safe rooms. The objective of this project is to ...  Read More

Comprehending the complexities of suicide and mental health is imperative for engaging in suicide prevention, providing support to individuals in crisis, and reshaping the discourse surrounding suicide.  Join us to address and rally around suicide prevention for older adults in the Pennyrile region with a Suicide Prevention Taskforce Kickoff to be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 11:30 am.  ...  Read More

The Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) is hosting a free Dealing with Dementia workshop on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the PeADD office located at 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY. This workshop will help individuals navigate the unique challenges of caring for someone with dementia by helping them understand the condition, manage problem behaviors, and handle...  Read More

Depression and loneliness are major issues that lead to decreased quality of life among the elderly, and socialization has significant health advantages. Volunteering as a friendly visitor will leave you with a genuine sense of connection while also allowing you to create a satisfying friendship with someone new. Friendly Visitors have expressed that being a visitor and assisting others gives them...  Read More

Pennyrile Area Development District is hosting a Spring Caregiver Conference on Friday, May 17, 2024 at the James Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville. This event is open to all caregivers of older adults and grandparents raising grandchildren. There is no cost to attend and breakfast and lunch are provided. Registration is required for this event. Please contact Miranda White, Family Caregiver Coordinator, at 270-886-9484 or by email at [email protected] to reserve your spot.  Read More

Since 1972, the national Senior Nutrition Program has supported nutrition services for older adults across the country. Funded by the Older Americans Act (OAA), local programs serve as hubs where people 60+ find healthy meals and vital services that strengthen social connections and promote well-being.  Every March, we celebrate our program’s anniversary and its many accomplishments at the nationa...  Read More

The Office of Dementia Services is delighted to introduce the upcoming Dementia webinar series. The previous series achieved remarkable success, benefiting numerous professionals and caregivers within the Commonwealth and providing valuable assistance in their current roles. This year, the Office of Dementia Services is excited to partner again with the Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana chapte...  Read More

Our nation needs social workers more than ever. Homeless is on the rise. The opioid addiction crisis has hit the United States hard, impacting all races, religions and economic levels. Suicide too has risen according to the Centers for Disease Control. The Pennyrile AAAIL has taken on the task of participating in a 3 year National Suicide Prevention Grant focusing on individuals 60 and over. Socia...  Read More

Project Details:The Department for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) has engaged BerryDunn, an independent consulting firm, to use a multi-method approach to complete a statewide needs assessment. The results of BerryDunn’s review will assist in the development of Kentucky’s State Plan on Aging, a program requirement that is submitted to the Administration for Community Living (ACL). This plan p...  Read More

1 in 4 adults in Kentucky serve as a caregiver to a friend or family member and over half of those caregivers have provided at least two years of care. November is recognized as National Family Caregiver Month and a time to recognize and honor caregivers across the country. I want to take a moment and say THANK YOU to all caregivers, past, present and future, across our region. Your commitment and...  Read More

The events listed below are Medicare Open Enrollment kick-off events hosted by the Senior Centers in each county of the Pennyrile region.  Individuals are encouraged to contact their local Senior Center to make an appointment with a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counselor for open enrollment needs. Caldwell – October 24 Bingo & SnacksChristian – October 26, Bingo & Activities by...  Read More

October is Residents’ Rights Month, an annual event designated by Consumer Voice to honor residents living in all long-term care facilities and those receiving care in their home or community. It is an opportunity to focus on and celebrate the dignity and rights of every individual receiving long-term services and supports.This year’s Residents’ Rights Month theme - Amplify Our Voices - emphasizes...  Read More

Sunday, September 10, 2023 is Grandparents Day and PeADD wants to say “THANK YOU” to all grandparents for the role you play in the lives of your grandchildren. Kentucky has one of the highest rates of grandparents raising grandchildren across the United States. When parents are absent or unable to raise their children, grandparents are often the ones who step in.PeADD is working hard to support gr...  Read More

Below is a menu for the month for the Congregate, Curbside 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

Senior centers are where engagement and innovation take place for older adults in their communities daily. They are vibrant sources of physical and social wellbeing and are essential services for older adults.Senior centers work with community partners to provide access to health, economic security, social engagement, purpose, creativity, mobility, nutrition—all in a social and fun environment. We...  Read More

Are you living on a fixed income and looking to save money on your Medicare costs?  There are programs that may be able to help if you’re struggling to afford Medicare costs and prescription medications.  Apply on Thursday, August 24th 9AM—11AM @ The Trigg County Senior Citizen Center.  Please call TODAY to schedule an appointment with Ali Jones @ 1-866-844-4396. Type your new text here....  Read More

Older adults are disproportionately impacted by disasters, often representing the majority of fatalities resulting from extreme weather, natural hazards and public emergencies.The Pennyrile Area Development District, the American Red Cross and AARP Kentucky are joining forces to help older adults prepare before disaster strikes (flooding, severe weather, and home fires). Local residents at the for...  Read More

Below is a menu for the month for the Congregate, Curbside 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. Type your new text here....  Read More

Below is a menu for the month for the Congregate, Curbside 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

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Older people throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more annually due to elder financial abuse and exploitation. Elder abuse also creates health care and legal costs for our society. However, we can change this. Learn more: http://eldermistreatment.usc.edu/weaad-homeWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched by the Int...  Read More

Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlight important trends, and strengthen our commitment to honoring our older citizens.This year’s theme, Aging Unbound, offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of aging exp...  Read More

Let’s build a national elder justice movement, through movement! Walk for WEAAD begins May 1st, on the first day of Older Americans Month, and runs through June 15th, WEAAD.Sign up now online or through the Walker Tracker app, so you’re ready to walk, run, or do any other activity to show your support for WEAAD. And we do mean any other activity — Walker Tracker converts Americans with Disabilitie...  Read More

The Pennyrile District Long Term Care Ombudsman Program covers Caldwell, Christian, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd and Trigg counties.We are looking for Friendly Visitor Volunteers.You can make a difference by spending as little as one hour a week visiting residents inLong Term Care Facilities including: Nursing Homes, Personal Care Homes, and Assisted Living Centers.Join us | APRIL 5...  Read More

Pennyrile Area Development District (PEADD/AAAIL) has been designated as the Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living (AAAIL), by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in accordance with the regulations set forth in Title III of the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965, as amended.As the Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living, PEADD/AAAIL is responsible for administering federal and s...  Read More

The Pennyrile AAAIL hosted the quarterly Advisory Council on Aging meeting Wednesday, December, 14, 2022 at the PeADD office. Staff reports were made by Payton Kidd, Miranda White, Cindy Tabor and Amanda Stokes. Jill Collins, Pennyrile AAAIL Director provided updates regarding new staff members, advisory council terms of service and the upcoming procurement meetings. A special guest musical perfor...  Read More

November is National Family Caregivers Month as a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. We at PeADD want to say THANK YOU to everyone who is serving or has served as a caregiver for one of their family members or friends throughout their lifetime.Are you a caregiver for someone living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia? The National Family Caregiver Program offers a...  Read More

Contact your local Senior Centers to schedule your appointment with a SHIP counselor for Medicare Open Enrollment. Open Enrollment is October 15, 2022-December 7, 2022. Caldwell – Kickoff October 24, 2022 – Table set up with refreshments and information and taking appointmentsChristian – Kickoff October 21, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast (muffins, pastries, coffee, juice) and table set up with inform...  Read More

October is Residents’ Rights Month, an annual event designated by Consumer Voice to honor residents living in all long-term care facilities and those receiving care in their home or community. It is an opportunity to focus on and celebrate the dignity and rights of every individual receiving long-term services and supports.Being a part of a community is essential to our well-being.  Throughout the...  Read More

Are you living on a fixed income and looking to save money on your Medicare costs?There are programs that may be able to help if you’re struggling to afford the costs of your Medicare and prescription medications. Apply on Thursday, September 8th 9PM—11AM @ The Christian County Senior Citizen CenterPlease call TODAY to schedule an appointment with Ali Jones @ 1-866-844-4396....  Read More

Pennyrile Area Development District was selected by the Department for Aging and Independent Living to participate in the Bridging the Gap pilot program. This is an evidence-based pilot project with the aim to provide short-term assistance that supports a person with a dementia diagnosis and their caregiver for up to six months while applying for Home and Community Based waiver services. The goal ...  Read More