# Senior Helpline Help - Kentucky ## National Senior Helpline Resources - **Eldercare Locator** - **Website:** [https://eldercare.acl.gov](https://eldercare.acl.gov/) - **Phone:** 1-800-677-1116 - **Description:** A nationwide service connecting older adults and caregivers to local resources such as transportation, housing, and health services. - **AARP Foundation** - **Website:** [https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/) - **Phone:** 1-888-687-2277 - **Description:** Provides assistance with senior issues including social services, benefits, and advocacy. - **National Council on Aging (NCOA)** - **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org](https://www.ncoa.org/) - **Description:** Offers resources for financial security, health, and social connection for older adults. ## Statewide Senior Support - **Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL)** - **Phone:** 1-502-564-6930 - **Website:** [https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dail](https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dail) - **Description:** Oversees programs and services for Kentucky's older residents, including nutrition programs, caregiver support, and elder abuse prevention. - **Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in Kentucky** - **Website:** [https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dail/Pages/aaa.aspx](https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dail/Pages/aaa.aspx) - **Phone:** Contact your local AAA office through the website directory. - **Description:** Provides local access to senior programs, including home care, legal services, and transportation. ## Local Senior Resources by Region/City ### Louisville - **Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA) - Area Agency on Aging** - **Phone:** 1-502-266-6084 - **Website:** [https://www.kipda.org](https://www.kipda.org/) - **Address:** 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 - **Specialized Services:** Home-delivered meals, transportation assistance, and caregiver support. ### Lexington - **Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living** - **Phone:** 1-866-665-7921 - **Website:** [https://bgadd.org/aging/](https://bgadd.org/aging/) - **Address:** 699 Perimeter Drive, Lexington, KY 40517 - **Specialized Services:** Senior advocacy, benefits counseling, and health education. ### Western Kentucky - **Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging** - **Phone:** 1-270-886-9484 - **Website:** [https://www.peadd.org](https://www.peadd.org/) - **Address:** 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 - **Specialized Services:** Adult day care, caregiver support, and aging-related legal aid. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Online Tools for Seniors:** - **Senior Planet:** [https://seniorplanet.org](https://seniorplanet.org/) - **Description:** Provides technology training and online engagement for older adults. - **Senior Support Hotlines:** - **Kentucky Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC):** 1-877-925-0037 - **Description:** Assistance for seniors and caregivers navigating available services. ## Educational and Advocacy Resources - **Senior Rights and Protections:** - **Website:** [https://www.kypa.net](https://www.kypa.net/) - **Description:** Information on elder rights, financial fraud prevention, and legal protections. - **Health and Wellness Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.kyhealthchoices.com](https://www.kyhealthchoices.com/) - **Description:** Resources for fitness, mental health, and chronic disease management. ## Support Groups and Networks - **Local Senior Support Groups:** - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Description:** Peer groups for addressing common challenges like grief, caregiving, and aging. - **Virtual Communities:** - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Description:** Online spaces for socializing, learning, and sharing experiences. --- _Updated as of December 10, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living._