Links to programs available through the Office of Aging Services such as Aging Network, Adult Day Care and Alzheimer's Disease support

News articles from the Office of Aging Services

Aging Network Organization, the Kentucky Area Agencies on Aging with contact numbers.

A community group that assists the Office of Aging Services with identifying issues that will help with the treatment of persons with memory loss and their families.

Application for Exemption under Homestead/Disability Amendment.

KinCare, the caregiver Support Services. Includes

Find quick, easy ideas that will help save energy.

The Homecare Program helps adults who are unable to perform some activities of daily living and are at risk of institutional care to remain in their own homes by providing supporte services and coordinating the help of family, friends and provider agencies.

The Kentucky Employees' Health Plan (KEHP) is a self-insured program providing health insurance benefits to the employees and retirees of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, as well as local school boards, local health departments and other quasi governmental agencies.

The Kentucky Department of Insurance has addressed the challenge of a steadily increasing aging population by creating this special unit.

Serves as an advocate and resource for individuals (and their families) who are living in or need the services of a long-term care facility, which includes nursing homes, personal care homes and family care homes. LTC Ombudsmen are trained to resolve problems in long-term care settings and are a public voice advocating for improvements needed by residents of long-term care facilities.

This vital program helps approximately 150,000 Kentucky families pay their utility bills each winter.

Medicaid covered services and service information.

Medicaid is a program for families and individuals who have income and resources within the established guidelines.  The guidelines and income standards are not the same in every state and this website explains the Kentucky medicaid requirements.

Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people who have worked for at least 10 years in Medicare-covered employment and 65 years of age or older, some disabled people under 65 years of age. Information and eligibility requirements can be found here.

Medicare is now offering a prescription drug discount card as the first step toward a drug benefit that will begin in 2006.  The discount card provides Medicare beneficiaries price reduction of 10 - 20 percent on their pharmaceutical medications.  Visit this website to learn more.

Tips on saving energy and money at home from the Department of Energy.

Renewable and alternative energy in Kentucky helps prevent pollution and reduces America's dependence on foreign energy sources.

Learn about and report possible elder abuse

This estimate is for illustrative purposes only. This estimate is based on service and salary provided by you. It is intended to assist with long-term financial planning. It is not a guarantee of benefits that may be available to a member at retirement.

Serves persons 55+ who are at or below 125% of poverty level, and who need training, subsidized employment, and help with job placement.

Seniors Crime College is a program offered by the Attorney General's Office in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies to help senior citizens better protect themselves from physical and financial crimes.

Retirement, Medicare, disability, widows, and other survivors resources

The Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System serves the professional educators of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

USA.Gov for Seniors will empower citizens to obtain valuable health and security information and services at one location via the Internet.

The Office of Rate Intervention serves as a watchdog for consumers in matters relating to health insurance, natural gas, water, sewer, electric and telephone rates.