# 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.
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_Updated as of December 10, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living._