AARP volunteers across Kentucky are giving presentations to help protect people from fraud. Attendees learn how to use the AARP Fraud Watch Network to receive watchdog alerts about current scams, stay savvy about con artists’ latest tricks and share stories about fraud. “It’s free to sign up and anyone can call the hotline to talk [...]
What is the State Government Doing to Improve Aging in Kentucky? State Representative Susan Westrom will outline current and pending legislation that affects caregivers and the aging. She’ll also tell us the most effective way to advocate for issues that concern you.
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and AARP has teamed up with the Ad Council in a campaign that includes the results of a new caregiving poll as well as a series of powerful public service ads highlighting the changing roles of family caregivers. The ads also point caregivers to help from the AARP Caregiving Resource Center, which unveils two new [...]
ITNAmerica is one of 23 finalists lined up to present before the abc* Foundation Continuity Forum, an event for leaders implementing smart, sustainable and replicable solutions to large-scale problems. ITN Founder and President Katherine Freund will deliver a proposal for a National Volunteer Driver Campaign at the forum in Miami on Nov. 13 and 14. From the 23 presentations, [...]
i know expo Community Partner Sanders Brown presents a symposium on Aging & Dementia also celebrates Senior Stars The University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is having the Fourth Annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia. This two-day program, which takes place Nov. 21 and 22, will offer sessions for both the scientific and community audience [...]
When someone in your life dies, you are faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Milward Funeral Directors and Hospice of the Bluegrass is sponsoring an evening program featuring Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, author, educator, and grief counselor. “Healing Your Grieving Heart: Exploring Practical Touchstones for Caring for Yourself,” will be held at [...]