As senior centers, adult day centers and other programs geared toward older adults temporarily close their doors, family caregivers are hunkering down with their loved ones to help “flatten the curve” of the coronavirus. Changing routines, missing socialization opportunities and lacking cognitive stimulation may become increasingly problematic as time goes on, writes Amy Goyer, AARP's [...]

Most houses and apartments are designed for young, able-bodied adults and don’t meet the needs of older residents or people with disabilities. Smartly designed and/or modified homes help to meet the varied and changing needs of their occupants and allow people to remain in their own homes as they age. An online program sponsored by [...]

The Kentucky state Homecare Program is designed to provide home and community-based supports necessary to help the frail elderly avoid or at least delay institutional care. Based on an in-home assessment and a detailed plan of care, a case manager can work one-on-one with a frail elderly person. Through services such as home delivered meals, [...]

As temperatures are dropping, the Lexington Senior Center wants to make sure you are aware of the resources available to you in the community. In its latest newsletter, the senior center says if you are struggling with paying your bills and your income was affected by the COVID19 pandemic (lost your job, reduced hours, etc.) [...]