Know a volunteer who’s deserving of an award?

Know an extraordinary volunteer age 50 or older? Show your appreciation by nominating him or her for the Andrus Award for Community Service. AARP’s most prestigious Kentucky volunteer award recognizes individuals who are sharing their experience, talent and skills in ways that significantly enrich the lives of others. Only one individual or couple from Kentucky [...]

Senior Center staffers are available to help

Throughout COVID, the Lexington Senior Center has been closed. But the staff has kept working. That means, although you can't be there in person, the staff is still available to help. If you have any questions about resources available in our community, please give the Lexington Senior Center a call! The center has three social [...]

These programs will help you understand Medicare

We know that Medicare can be complicated to navigate, whether you’re already familiar with it or you’re a little unsure how to get started. From how it all works to what is covered, and how Original Medicare differs from Medicare Advantage, there is a lot to learn. Join AARP for this two-part Medicare webinar series [...]

Go outside and play

It can be easy to get into a routine of staying isolated indoors, but we are here to tell you to try to get out and enjoy the fresh air several times a week! A recent story in the Lexington Senior Center newsletter suggested that May is a great time to get outside. Going for [...]

Want to be a better caregiver? Be thankful

Studies have found that gratitude and positive emotions are closely connected to our health and wellness. Gratitude can help reduce anxiety and allows you to focus on the things that matter most. It can help us better cope with stressful, negative and frustrating situations. In a recent blog post, Terri Weber, a University of Kentucky [...]

Someone wants payment with a gift card? It’s a scam!

Gift cards are great gifts. They can be the perfect present for a student graduating from college, for a newly married couple or for a birthday gift for a long-distance relative. But, con artists have latched onto gift cards as a convenient form of payment in their scams. According to AARP, here are signs to [...]

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