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Assisted Living Research Institute is an industry-leading research organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults by compiling comprehensive research, the latest studies, and real-world insight from experts, caregivers, and seniors into easy-to-understand, actionable guides and resources.
They also have created a guide for researching assisted living options for people with disabilities. It can be found here: https://www.assistedliving.org/assisted-living-options-for-people-with-disabilities |
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FRANKLIN COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
CAPITAL CITY ACTIVITY CENTER
202 Medical Heights Drive
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
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T: (502) 223-5794
http://frankfortkyseniors.org
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The Center serves as a focal point for all services and programs provided by the Older Americans Act and Franklin Co. Council on the Aging. These services include the following: transportation; hot meals served at the Center 5 days a week, along with the Home Delivered Meals program; educational classes; recreational activities and other services.
Eligibility: Membership is free to those who are age 50 and older and their spouses and a resident of Franklin County
Cost: Donations are accepted for social services and meals.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, plus special events/activities as scheduled on weekends and nights
Executive Director: Marchele Jenkins mjenkins@fccoa.com
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NURSING HOME OMBUDSMAN
3138 Custer Dr., Suite 110
Lexington, KY 40517
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T: (877) 787-0077
http://www.ombuddy.org
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Older adults serve as Ombudsmen in local nursing homes; provide problem solving services and friendly visits to remove the isolation felt by residents.
Click below to read this inspiring testimonial that serves as an example of how much Nursing Home Ombudsmen help residents on a daily basis:
Red Flags of Elder Abuse
Cost: Free
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
KY Long Term Ombudsman: Sherry Culp sherry@ombuddy.org
BG Districdt Ombudsman: Denise Wells denise@ombuddy.org
Franklin County Ombudsman: Edna Quire edna.quire@aol.com
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BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP
SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAMS
111 Professional Court
Frankfort, KY 40601
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T: (502) 695-4290
http://bluegrasscommunityaction.org
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The Senior Companion Program recruits active seniors to provide free in-home care and social support to the frail elderly. Services include socialization, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, shopping, and respite care for primary caregivers. SCP services are provided free of charge. Clients receiving the services must be seniors and have a physical/mental condition that results in the need for in-home care and social support to retain their highest level of independence.
Cost:
None (Senior Companion Program)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Blue Grass Community Action Executive Director: Troy Roberts troy.roberts@bgcap.org
Senior Companion Program Director: Kristy Hunt kristy.hunt@bgcap.org
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