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September 17, 2024
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Long-term Care Residents Honored During Residents’ Rights Month, October 2024

HOPKINSVILLE, 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 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 their own choices. This year's theme, The Power of My Voice, underscores the importance of self-empowerment and highlights the impact of residents advocating for their interests, personal growth, and the right to lead full, enriching lives.

In celebration of Residents' Rights Month, the Pennyrile District is hosting a Resident Forum. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the collective voices of nursing home residents. Hear firsthand as they take the stage to share their experiences and stories. We encourage you to challenge your own perspectives, open your mind, and perhaps even reshape the narrative of long-term care.

Cindy Tabor, Long Term Care Ombudsman for the Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living stated, "We're working to redefine the idea of long-term care. When we think about placing a loved one in a nursing home, the initial thoughts are often negative. Our goal is to shift this perception by highlighting the many residents who thrive in these facilities."

A Resident Forum will take place at the Christian County Senior Center located at 1402 W. 7th Street in Hopkinsville, KY on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  The doors will open at 9:00 a.m. and nursing facilities will be set up in the lobby with informational materials

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The Pennyrile Area Development District is the statutory regional planning and development organization for west Kentucky's nine-county Pennyrile region, which includes Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd, and Trigg counties.  Translation services and/or auxiliary aids are available upon request.  Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D.