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

The Pennyrile Area Development District is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for a document management software solution tailored to the needs of the Veteran Directed Care (VDC) program. This software will facilitate the management, organization, and security of all documentation related to VDC, improving efficiency, accessibility, and compliance with applicable regulations.The VDC program ...  Read More

Pennyrile Area Development District is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a Financial Management Software solution that will serve as a single source of information for the Veteran Directed Care Program in a hub-and-spoke model approach. The software must facilitate comprehensive financial tracking, patient case mix level documentation, spending plan management, detailed spending ...  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, April 3rd from 9 AM - 11 AM at the Muhlenberg County Senior CenterPlease call TODAY to schedule an appointment with Ali Jones @ 1-866-844-4396...  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

[Hopkinsville, KY] – Communities in the Pennyrile region have been awarded significant grant funding through two highly competitive federal programs aimed at enhancing outdoor recreation and public parks. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) and the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provide critical support for trail development, park improvements, and outdoor facility upgrades, benefiting bo...  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

Guess what time it is??  It’s time for enjoyment, fun and the gift giving season!!  The Forgotten Angels Project is kicking off its 18th year.  We serve residents that live in “Personal Care Homes”.  They are usually younger and sometimes suffer with severe mental illness rather than physical limitations.  We focus on this group of residents because they seem to be most forgotten by friends, famil...  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

HOPKINSVILLE, KY, October 29, 2024 – Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) is delighted to announce an investment in the Pennyrile region of more than $2.4 million from the Delta Regional Authority’s (DRA) Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF). CIF provides direct investment into community-based projects that address flood control, basic public infrastructure, and transportation infrastructure...  Read More

HOPKINSVILLE, KY, October 23, 2024 – Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) is pleased to announce that the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, has recently invested over $1 million toward three projects in the Pennyrile region through its States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP).This coordinated effort focuses on enhancing basic ...  Read More