Adult Protective Services and Elder Abuse Reporting
SAFETY AND SECURITY Adult Protective Services and Elder Abuse Reporting 24 hour hotline 877.597-2331 Elder abuse and neglect happens far too often in Kentucky. Sadly, it is not always evident. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has initiated a public awareness campaign to help seniors protect themselves and to teach the rest of us the warning signs of abuse and...
Going Places: Meet ITN Bluegrass’s Gale Reece
Take the Ride Meet ITN Bluegrass's Gale Reece Fifteen years ago, Gale Reece left a small family business after 20 years, and says she asked herself, “‘What do I want to do when I grow up?’” She explains, “My grandparents were a tremendous influence on me when I was young. I went to the city Director of Aging Services and she helped...
Central Kentucky Senior Centers
Central Kentucky is home to dozens of Senior Centers. Senior Centers typically vary greatly in programming, but many offer access to social services, meal program info, activities, field trips, ongoing learning opportunities, transportation options and assistance for Seniors, and so much more! Benefits of leisure activities for seniors Socialization through classes, activities and travel Creative expression opportunities through classes and activities ...
Cedarhurst of Beaumont celebrates World Senior Citizen’s Day
World Senior Citizen’s Day falls on Friday, August 21 this year. Cedarhurst of Beaumont has tailored programs to each individual and created new activities to keep residents safe, happy and healthy in the age of Covid-19. With fun and safety in mind, they have proven that senior citizens can be celebrated every day, but especially on World Senior Citizen's Day. ___ To advertise...
Mayor opens new affordable apartments in Lexington
Mayor Linda Gorton and Councilmember Josh McCurn hosted a ribbon cutting on Monday, August 10 to officially open 71 new affordable apartments at Meadowthorpe Landing in Lexington. The development will provide affordable housing for independent senior citizens. “Our city needs more affordable housing, especially for senior citizens,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “We still have a lot of work to do,...
