Free senior caregiving conference features expert Teepa Snow

Caring for an older loved one can be a daunting task. Many caregivers struggle with balancing their own professional and personal responsibilities with caring for an older loved one. By offering elder care services, University of Kentucky Human Resources supports employees in the workplace and at home. UK HR Elder Care is here to offer [...]

ITNAmerica holds retreat about dignified transportation for seniors

Mobility is quality of life. And ITNBluegrass adds to that quality every day by offering rides to those in need of transportation in Fayette County and northern Jessamine County. In fact, the mission of ITNBluegrass is to provide a community-based, and community supported, economically viable and consumer-oriented, quality transportation service for seniors and visually impaired [...]

Essential vaccination information for older adults

There's plenty of information out there about the COVID vaccination and booster vaccination. But don't let it keep you from remembering that other vaccinations are important, too. Healthinaging.org offers this valuable information about shots that can help you stay healthy. The American Geriatrics Society’s Health in Aging Foundation recommends the following vaccinations for most older [...]

Free and secure on-site document shredding event, health fair

AARP Kentucky is sponsoring a health fair, resource center and shredding event on Thursday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults 55 and older are invited to visit the North Lexington Family YMCA for its fourth annual event. The North Lexington family YMCA is located at 381 W. Loudon Avenue, Lexington, KY. 40508. [...]

Lexington council to discuss the future of senior housing, ADUs

ADUs - Accessory Dwelling Units - is a hot topic in Lexington. On Tuesday, September 14th at 5 p.m. a special meeting of the Special Planning & Public Safety Committee Meeting/ ADU Public Hearing​ will take place. Members of the public will be able to speak and Councilmembers will have the opportunity to hear from [...]

Statewide event designed to promote fall prevention

Fearful of falling? Concerned about the injury you might receive if you lose your balance and end up on the floor? Unsure whether your home is as safe as it can be to prevent fall risks? The Kentucky Safety and Prevention Alignment Network, along with the Kentucky Safe Aging Coalition, presents the 2021 Kentucky Falls [...]

Changes take place at senior center as COVID cases increase

Changes continue to take place at the Lexington Senior Center because of the recent spike in COVID cases. Center personnel has been in regular communication with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department since our re-opening. Due to the increase in daily COVID cases the Health Department has recommended we continue practicing social distancing. This will impact [...]

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