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.) [...]

As it starts getting cold outside, the staff at the Lexington Senior Center suggests keeping these basic winter safety tips in mind: * Stay indoors when possible (or don’t stay outside for too long). * Keep your home at a comfortable temperature. * Stay dry because wet clothing chills your body more quickly. * Dress [...]

If the COVID pandemic is making it difficult for you to get groceries, don't worry. Help is available. The Friends of the Lexington Senior Center are offering assistance to those who need help placing a grocery order. A volunteer will help you place your online order from a local grocery store's website. For more information [...]

Terri Weber, an elder care specialist at the University of Kentucky, recently wrote a piece about the holidays, caregiving and COVID. We're sharing this information because we find it helpful. Age brings wisdom and experience, but it also brings inevitable feelings of loss. Holidays in general can be difficult for many older folks and their [...]

The world pauses during the holiday season, but the Alzheimer’s Association knows that dementia does not pause. Therefore, it continues to provide services for caregivers caring for persons with dementia throughout the holiday season. To comply with the Kentucky governor’s regulations, rather than meeting in person, caregiver support groups have transitioned to meeting by phone [...]

Many of us will do our holiday shopping online rather than in person this years because of the pandemic. Online shopping can be easy and fun and you can find some great deasl. But there are precautions to take, too. Here are some tips from AARP to stay safe and avoid scams when shopping online [...]

Many holiday traditions are too risky this year with the pandemic. The Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living has some ideas on how to celebrate the holidays in new ways and still enjoy time with loved ones. 1. Drive around to see Christmas lights 2. Prepare traditional holiday recipes and deliver to neighbors [...]

During COVID, many of us miss being socially active and seeing friends. The Memory Café is a social group for people with memory loss and their care partners. Together with others who are experiencing similar memory concerns, you can can enjoy time together and remain socially engaged. The Cafe will be held virtually from 2-3 [...]

With the pandemic limiting travel and gatherings, many are in the same boat. It's easy to despair over the possibility of being alone. But there are ways to foster joy in the season and mitigate loneliness if you find yourself on your own, says Judy Stein, a volunteer with The W Connection, a national widow's [...]