Aging Network - Site includes associated network members such as the Institute for Aging and the Kentucky Area Agencies on Aging. Site also includes contact numbers.
Adult Day Care and Alzheimer's Disease Respite - Adult day centers offer services for physically disabled or frail persons 60 and older in need of supervision for part of the day. Alzheimer’s respite includes services provided at senior center or in the home for persons of any age with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia disorders.
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council - This community group helps the Department for Aging and Independent Living identify issues to advance the treatment of people with memory loss and provide support and assistance to their families.
Assisted Living Community information and certification - Assisted living communities in Kentucky are certified by the Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living.
The draft of the new assisted living regulation: 910 KAR 1240 DRAFT
The draft of the new assisted living checklist: Draft Assisted Living Certification Checklist
The draft of the new assisted living statement of danger: Draft Assisted Living Statement of Danger
Caregiver Support Services include the Kentucky KinCare Project and a list of support groups for grandparents raising grandchildren. Also includes the National Family Caregiver Support Program.
Consumer Directed Option (CDO) - The consumer directed option allows eligible Medicaid waiver members to chose their own providers for nonmedical services.
Elder Abuse Prevention - Elder abuse is often a silent crime, rarely noticed behind closed doors and rarely reported by those who think “it's none of my business.” The law says it is our business to report elder abuse when we witness or suspect it. Visit the CHFS Elder Abuse Prevention site to learn more about the signs of elder abuse, what you can do to prevent it and how to report it.
Guardianship - Kentucky's public guardianship program has offices in each region of Kentucky. Guardianship is a legal relationship between a court appointed party (adult) that assumes the responsibility of guardian and a ward (adult) being the individual that has been declared "legally disabled" by the court and is unable to care for personal needs and /or unable to manage his/her financial resources.
Hart Supported Living - Gives support to people with disabilities by providing assistance in arranging services designed to help them live independently and manage their own care.
Homecare - In-home services for individuals 60 and older with functional disabilities who are at risk for requiring long-term, institutional care include: Personal care; home management; home health aide; home-delivered meals; home repair; help with household chores; respite; escort; and case management and assessment.
Independent Living Conference - DAIL sponsors an annual conference for service providers, professionals, consumers and others interested in aging and disabilities issues.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman - The Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman program advocates for residents of nursing homes, personal care homes and family care homes.
Olmstead State Plan Information - Kentucky currently is developing its plan to respond to the rights of people with disabilities to reside in the least restrictive housing alternatives possible.
Personal Care Attendant Program - Attendant services are provided for people 18 and older with functional loss of two or more limbs and who have the ability to hire and supervise an attendant.
Senior Community Services Employment Program - This program serves persons 55 and older with incomes less than 125 percent of the federal poverty level who need training, subsidized employment and help with job placement.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) - Information and assistance services are available through a network of counselors and referral sources. Health insurance and benefits information is available to people who are eligible for Medicare.
Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund - The Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund (TBI) was established to provide flexible funding and support to those with brain injuries. The fund supports supplemental community-based efforts to meet the special needs of each individual with a brain injury.
Support Programs - Service provided to people 60 and older include: congregate meals, home-delivered meals, in-home services, disease prevention and health promotion and Elder Abuse Prevention. Many services are provided through local senior centers.
Other community-based services - Additional local programs include the Governor’s Pacesetters year-round walking program, senior center support services and homemaker programs.