Information for Older Adults 
Pathways2009Information for Older Adults 
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Acknowledgements 

For the past 25 years, Pathways has been a popular comprehensive directory of community resources 
for older persons. The 2009 edition has been made possible by the financial contributions of the following 
organizations, businesses and persons: 

Bluegrass Area Agency of Aging and Independent Living 
Lexington-Fayette Urban-County Government 
Accessible Home Health Care 
Beth Richardson 
Bluegrass Continuity of Care Association 
Central Baptist Hospital Home Response Services Featuring Lifeline 
Center For Creative Living 
Comforcare Senior Services 
ComfortKeepers 
Five Star Quality Care Inc. – Lexington Country Place 
Five Star Quality Care Inc. – The Lafayette 
Hartland Hills 
Home Instead Senior Care 
Liberty Ridge Senior Living Residence 
Milward Funeral and Cremation Services 
Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency 
Paragon Family Practice and Medi-Calls 
Sayre Christian Village 
Seniors Advantage In-Home Care 
UK Eldercare 
Wesley Village 


Thank you to the following agencies and persons who provided time and editorial input: 

Healthy Aging Solutions, Infusion Partners, Comforcare, Jewish Family Services, Center for 
Creative Living, Access to Justice Foundation, Home Instead Senior Care, Health Management 
Associates, Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass, Liberty Ridge Senior Living 
Residence, Lexington Senior Citizens Center, Alzheimer’s Association, UK Eldercare, Accessible 
Home Health Care, Caretenders, United Way 2-1-1, Clarinda Sheffler, Catherine Trout, Mary Lou 
Campbell, Ruth Moser, and Robynn Pease. 

For questions, comments, listings, and additional information, please contact the 

Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living 

699 Perimeter Drive 

Lexington, KY 40517 

Tel. (859)-269-8021 

Fax (859)-269-7917 

Web Address: www.bgadd.org/ 

Note: This guide is intended to be a comprehensive community resource for older persons and their 
caregivers, however, the Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living is not responsible 
for any resources that might have been missed. Also, The BGAAA&IL does not endorse any specific 
agencies or businesses listed. 

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Table of Contents 


Emergency Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 9 

Caregiver Emergency Health Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 
Emergency Preparedness Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 


Where Do I Start? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 35 

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 14 
Grandparents / Relatives Raising Grandchildren. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 16 
Aging, Mental Retardation, and Developmental Disabilities . . . . . . 17 - 19 
Infectious Diseases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 
Medicare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 23 
Health Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 
Medicaid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 
Medicaid and Nursing Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 28 
Indigent Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 31 
Help with Prescription Drug Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 - 33 
Social Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 
Helpful Internet Sites for Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 

Health Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - 47 

Advance Directives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 - 38 
Health Clinics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 - 42 
Emergency Medical Services and First Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 
Dental Clinics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 - 43 
Complimentary Therapies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 - 44 
Medication Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 
Medication Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 
Helpful Internet Sites for Health Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 

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Assistance with Physical, Mental Health, 
and Caregiving Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 - 69 

Assistance Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 
Physical and Occupational Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 
Speech and Language Pathology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 
Hearing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 51 
Vision Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 - 53 
Disease Specific Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 - 56 
Tips for Long Distance Caregiving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 
Information and Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 - 59 
Networking Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 - 61 
Checklist for the Caregiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 
Caregiver’s Bill of Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 
Mental Health and Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 - 65 
Care Managers / Care Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 
Errand and Other Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 - 68 

In Home and Community Services. . . . . . 70 - 87 

Adult Day Centers / Respite Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 - 73 
Care at Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 - 83 
Home Medical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 - 85 
Monitoring Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 

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Residential Services 
and Housing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 - 121 

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 - 90 
Home Maintenance and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 - 92 
Relocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 - 93 
Senior Housing and Supportive Care Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 
What to Look for When Choosing a Senior Housing Community . . . . . . 94 
Types of Housing with Care Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 - 96 
Independent Living Communities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 - 100 
Housing Facilities by Service and Licensure/Certification . . . . . . 101 - 102 
Rent-Subsidized Housing for Independent Living . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 - 104 
Senior Housing with Continuum of Care Options and Services . 105 - 107 
Assisted Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 - 109 
Family Care Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 
Personal Care Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 - 111 
Nursing Home Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 - 119 
Medicaid Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Placement . . . 119 - 120 
Helpful Internet Sites for Continuum of Care Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 

Basic Needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 - 142 

Advocacy and Legal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 - 127 
Consumer Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 - 129 
Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 - 133 
Food and Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 - 135 
End of Life, Funeral and Burial Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 - 140 
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 - 142 

Keeping Active. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 - 160 

Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 - 145 
Continuing Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 - 149 
Senior Activity Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 - 152 
Senior Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 - 154 
Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 - 156 
Helpful Internet Sites for Keeping Active. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 

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Resource Numbers By County Resource Numbers By County 
ANDERSON COUNTY 
Bluegrass Community Action Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 695-4290 
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-6571 
Comprehensive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 839-7203 
Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 839-4551 
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 839-6420 
Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 839-7520 

BOURBON COUNTY 
Community Action Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 233-4600 
Comprehensive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 987-6127 
Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 987-1915 
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 987-4419 
Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 987-7453 

BOYLE COUNTY 
Bluegrass Community Action Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 695-4290 
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-6571 
Comprehensive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 236-2726 
Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 236-2053 
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 236-8466 
Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859)-236-2070 

CLARK COUNTY 
Foothills Community Action Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 624-2046 
Comprehensive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 744-2562 
Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 744-4482 
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 744-5661 
Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 744-3235 

ESTILL COUNTY 
Foothills Community Action Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 624-2046 
Comprehensive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (606) 723-5128 
Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (606) 723-5181 
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (606) 723-3030 
Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (606) 723-4787 

FRANKLIN COUNTY 
Bluegrass Community Action Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 695-4290 
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-6571 
Comprehensive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 223-2182 
Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 564-4269 

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Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 352-2665 
Senior Cente. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 223-5794 

GARRARD COUNTY 
Bluegrass Community Action Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 695-4290 
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-6571 
Comprehensive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 792-2181 
Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 792-2153 
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 792-3424 
Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 792-3147 

HARRISON COUNTY 
Community Action Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 233-4600 
Comprehensive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 234-6940 
Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 234-2842 
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 234-4881 
Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 234-5801 

JESSAMINE COUNTY 
Bluegrass Community Action Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 695-4290 
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-6571 
Comprehensive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 885-6315 
Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 885-4149 
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 885-3523 
Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 885-9102 

LINCOLN COUNTY 
Bluegrass Community Action Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 695-4290 
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-6571 
Comprehensive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (606) 365-2197 
Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (606) 365-3106 
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (606) 365-7513 
Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (606) 365-9016 

MADISON COUNTY 
Foothills Community Action Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 624-2046 
Comprehensive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 623-9367 
Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 626-4241 
Library - Berea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 986-7112 
Library – Richmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 623-6704 
Senior Center – Berea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 986-8350 
Senior Center – Richmond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 623-0474 

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MERCER COUNTY 
Bluegrass Community Action Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 695-4290 
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-6571 
Comprehensive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 734-5486 
Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 734-4522 
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 734-3680 
Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 734-5185 

POWELL COUNTY 
Foothills Community Action Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 624-2046 
Comprehensive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (606) 663-2274 
Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (606) 663-4360 
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (606) 663-4511 
Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (606) 663-5981 

NICHOLAS COUNTY 
Community Action Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 233-4600 
Comprehensive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 289-7126 
Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 289-2188 
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 289-5595 
Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 289-3729 

SCOTT COUNTY 
Bluegrass Community Action Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 695-4290 
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-6571 
Comprehensive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 863-4734 
Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 863-3971 
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 863-3566 
Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 863-4041 

WOODFORD COUNTY 
Bluegrass Community Action Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 695-4290 
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-6571 
Comprehensive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 873-7316 
Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 873-4541 
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 873-5191 
Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 873-8384 

FAYETTE COUNTY CRISIS / EMERGENCY NUMBERS 
Adult Abuse/Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . (859) 245-5414 or Toll Free: (800) 752-6200 
Ambulance/ Rescue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 
Child Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(859) 245-5258 or Toll Free: (800) 752-6200 

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Emergency Phone Numbers (continued) Emergency Phone Numbers (continued) 
Crisis Intervention/Mental Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 928-8000 
Disaster Assistance/Emergency Mgmt (LFUCG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 258-3784 
Fire Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 
Humane Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 255-9033 
Poison Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-1222 
Police-Emergencies Only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 
Rape Crisis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 253-2511 
Sheriff’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 252-1771 
Spouse Abuse (Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program). . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 255-9808 
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 259-2333 
Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 281-8131 

FAYETTE COUNTY HELP NUMBERS 
AIDS Hotline (at the CDC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 232-4636 
Alcoholics Anonymous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 225-1212 or (800) 467-8019 
Alzheimer’s Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 266-5283 or (800) 272-3900 
AARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 295-7275 or (888) 687-2277 
American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 253-1331 or (877) 450-5018 
Better Business Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 259-1008 or (800) 866-6668 
Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program . . . . . . . . . . (859) 255-9808 or (800) 544-2022 
Cancer Information Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 422-6237 
Citizens’ Advocate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 258-3230 
Community Action, Main St.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 233-4600 
Community Action, Georgetown St.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 244-2215 
Community Action, Winburn Dr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 294-5249 
Community Action, Cambridge Dr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 246-1192 
Community Action, Buckhorn Dr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 273-6395 
Consumer Protection Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888)432-9257 
Cooperative Extension Service (Fayette Co.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 257-5582 
CPR Training/American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(859)253-1331 
Crime Stoppers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 253-2020 
Diabetes Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 342-2383 
Substance Abuse Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 432-9337 
Gamblers Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 277-8236 
Fayette County Health Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 252-2371 
Hope Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 252-7881 
Human Rights Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 252-4931 
KY Organ Donor Affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 278-3492 or (800) 525-3456 
League of Women Voters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 494-3203 
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 233-4556 
Legal Helpline for Older Kentuckians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 200-3633 
LexCall.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311. or.(859) 425-2255 

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Emergency Phone Numbers (continued) Emergency Phone Numbers (continued) 
Lexington Fair Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 971-8067 
Meals on Wheels of Lexington, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 276-5391 
Mediation Center of KY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 246-2664 
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill-Lexington . . . . (859) 272-7891 or (800) 928-8000 
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill-Kentucky . . . . . (502) 245-5284 or (800) 257-5081 
Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency (17 County Area). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

(859) 277-9215; (859) 278-6072; (877) 787-0077; or after hours at (800) 752-6200 
Operation Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 254-9964 
Overeaters Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 271-4655 
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (606) 272-7075 
Physicians’ Referral Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 633-8100 
Salvation Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 252-7706 
United Way 211 Information and Referral Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 313-5465 
Utility Complaint Hotline (Public Service Commission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 772-4636 
Volunteers of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 254-3469 
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Caregiver Emergency Health Guide Caregiver Emergency Health Guide 
Complete this form for easy reference if you must call for help. Place in a location where friends 
and family can easily fi nd it. 
Full name of patient: _______________________________________________________________________________ 
Address ________________________________________ Phone:_______________________________________ 
Doctor(s) name:__________________________________ Phone:_______________________________________ 
Clergy name: ____________________________________ Phone:_______________________________________ 
Hospital choice:___________________________________________________________________________________ 
Medicare No.:____________________________________ Medicaid No.: _________________________________ 
Veteran/Military I.D.: _______________________________________________________________________________ 
Health Insurance Carrier: __________________________ Phone:_______________________________________ 
Add’l. Insurance Carrier: ___________________________ Phone:_______________________________________ 
Whom to Call: 
Name: _______________________ Relationship: ______________ Phone: _____________________________ 
Name: _______________________ Relationship: ______________ Phone: _____________________________ 
Medications, Dosage, and Frequency: 
Medication Rx No. Dosage Prescribed By 
___________________________________________________________________________________ 
___________________________________________________________________________________ 
___________________________________________________________________________________ 
___________________________________________________________________________________ 
Allergies: 
___________________________________________________________________________________ 
Living Will: ___ yes ___ no If yes, location: __________________________________________ 
Additional Contacts: 
___________________________________________________________________________________ 
___________________________________________________________________________________

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Emergency Preparedness Checklist Emergency Preparedness Checklist 
Nearly 80% of senior citizens live in their own homes, often alone. To ensure the comfort and safety of you and your loved 
ones, the Red Cross recommends that each household have an emergency survival kit on hand. Review the checklist 
below to create kits that meet your particular needs. 

Water 
Store water in plastic containers, avoiding glass and cardboard, which can break and decompose. Keep at least a three-
day supply of water for each person in your household, storing extra if family members are ill. 
Store one gallon of water per person per day 
Food 
Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food for each member of your family. Select foods that require no 
refrigeration, heating, and little or no water. Consider foods that are compact and lightweight. 
Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables Canned juices, milk, and soup 
Staples—sugar, salt, pepper Vitamins 
Comfort/stress foods (i.e. cookies, candy, instant coffee) Foods persons on special diets 
High energy foods (i.e. peanut butter & jelly, granola bars, crackers) 
First Aid Kit 
Adhesive bandages; Gauze pads Sunscreen 
Non prescription drugs: Aspirin/pain reliever Anti-diarrhea medication 
Laxative Antacid Active Charcoal Syrup of Ipecac 
Latex gloves (2 pairs) Safety pins, needle 
Thermometer Petroleum jelly 
Hypoallergenic adhesive tape Cleansing agent/soap; Antiseptic 
Tongue blades (2) Moistened towelettes 
Roller and triangular bandages Scissors & Tweezers 
Tools and Supplies 
Paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils 
Emergency Manual 
Battery operated radio and batteries Flashlight and extra batteries 
Cash or traveler’s checks; change Non-electric can opener; utility knife 
Fire extinguisher: small canister, ABC type Tube tent 
Pliers; compass Plastic sheeting 
Map of area (for locating shelters) Matches in a waterproof container 
Aluminum Foil Plastic storage containers 
Signal Flare; whistle Paper and pencil; tape 
Needle and thread Shut off wrench for gas & water 
Sanitation Items: 
Toilet paper and towelettes Soap and liquid detergent 
Feminine supplies Personal hygiene items 
Garbage bags and ties Plastic bucket with tight lid 
Disinfectant and chlorine bleach Depends/Incontinence supplies 
Clothing and Bedding 
Store at least one complete change of clothing and footwear for each family member. 
Sturdy shoes/boots Rain gear Blankets/sleeping bags 
Hat and gloves Thermal underwear Sunglasses 
Special Items 
Pay particular attention to family members with special needs, such as the elderly or disabled. 
Medical and healthcare supplies: 
Prescription drugs Denture needs Eye glasses and contact lens supplies 
Oxygen Wound dressings Insulin 
Important family documents (kept in a waterproof container): 
Will, insurance policies, deeds, stocks Passports, social security and Medicare cards 
Bank and credit card account numbers Inventory of household goods; important 
Family records (birth, marriage, and death certificates) phone numbers 

Checklist adapted from “Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit,” printed by FEMA and the American Red Cross. For more 
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Where Do I Start? 


Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 14 
Grandparents / Relatives Raising Grandchildren. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 16 
Aging, Mental Retardation, and Developmental Disabilities . . . . . . 17 - 19 
Infectious Diseases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 
Medicare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 23 
Health Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 
Medicaid and Nursing Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 28 
Indigent Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 31 
Help with Prescription Drug Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 - 33 
Social Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 
Helpful Internet Sites for Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 

Where Do I Start? 


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Information Information 
OFFICE OF AGING and INDEPENDENT 
LIVING 
Lexington-Fayette Urban-County Government 
200 E. Main Street 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 258-3806 
Web: www.lfucg.com/social_services/aging 
Identifies, assesses, and coordinates service 
needs of elders and disabled individuals, 
including any barriers to their ability to 
successfully age in place. Also participates in 
community activities in advocating for rights 
and policies and funding that can enhance the 
lives of seniors and disabled individuals in the 
Lexington-Fayette County area. 
If you see the need for a new service or have 
ideas on improving existing services, contact the 
Office of Aging and Independent Living. 
LEXINGTON SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER 
Social Worker 
1530 Nicholasville Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 278-6072 
Web: www.lfucg.com/SocialSvcs/AdultSvcs/ 
SeniorCitizensCenter.asp 
Information clearinghouse for older persons and 
their families. Help with health care, housing, 
financial assistance, advanced care planning, 
recreational activities, etc. Recreational, social, 
and educational activities at minimal to no cost. 
BLUEGRASS AREA AGENCY ON AGING & 
INDEPENDENT LIVING 
699 Perimeter Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. (859) 269-8021, or 
Toll Free: (866) 229-0018 
Web: www.bgadd.org/aging 
The Area Agency on Aging is a central point 
for Information about Senior Centers, Adult 
Day Care, Family Caregiver Support Program, 
and Homecare services in the 17 counties that 
comprise the Bluegrass Area Development 
District. Bluegrass AAA also operates programs 
serving grandparent caregivers and persons 
eligible for the Consumer Directed Option 
(CDO). CDO is a Medicaid waiver program that 
allows individuals to choose who will provide 
services as well as how, when and where 
services will be provided. The Bluegrass AAA 
can provide information about senior services 
throughout the state or in other states. 
THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND 
INDEPENDENT LIVING 
Cabinet for Health and Family Services 
275 E. Main St., Floor 3W-F 
Frankfort, KY 40621 
Tel. (502) 564-6930 
Web: http://chfs.ky.gov/dail/ 
Office designated as the State Unit on Aging 
charged with administering the Older Americans 
Act programs through the Area Agencies on 
Aging in Kentucky. Administers the Homecare, 
Personal Care Attendant, Adult Day Care, 
and Alzheimer’s Respite Programs throughout 
the state, and the Kentucky Family Caregiver 
Program. Information on programs in other 
states also provided. 

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Information (continued) Information (continued) 
LEGAL HELPLINE FOR OLDER 
KENTUCKIANS/ACCESS TO JUSTICE 
FOUNDATION 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel.Toll Free: (800) 200-3633 
Web: www.ajfky.org 
Free legal advice and assistance for senior 
citizens (age 60 and over). Older Kentuckians 
and their caregivers can speak to an attorney 
about legal issues and can receive information 
and referral on non-legal matters. 
OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION 
Office of the Attorney General 
1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 200 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502) 696-5389, or 
Toll Free: (888) 432-9257 
Web: http://ag.ky.gov/cp 
Provides consumer education programs, 
enforces the Consumer Protection Act and 
other consumer laws, and reviews consumer 
complaints. Complaints should be submitted in 
writing. 
ELDERCARE LOCATOR 
Tel. Toll Free: (800) 677-1116 
Web: www.eldercare.gov 
Dial this number for the names and phone 
numbers of the Area Agency on Aging within 
a desirable location anywhere in the United 
States. This service is available Monday through 
Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Be prepared 
with the county, city, or zip code and a brief 
description of the problem. 
HANDICAP PARKING PERMIT 
Fayette County Clerk 
162 East Main St. 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 253-3344 
Web: www.mvl.ky.gov (forms are also available 
on this web page) 
These permits and/or license plates are 
available for anyone who has lost the use of a 
leg or arm, is blind, or has a severe respiratory 
ailment. A physician must sign the application 
form. The permit must be displayed in your car 
or in the car in which you are riding. You may 
then park in a regular parking space for an extra 
two hours or in a handicapped parking space. 
All handicap placards are free although it is 
$21.00 for a license plate. 
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SANDERSBROWN 
CENTER ON AGING 
800 S. Limestone St. 
101 Sanders-Brown Building 
Lexington, KY 40536-0230 
Tel. (859) 323-6040 
Provides research, education, and service 
programs in aging with a strong focus on 
Alzheimer’s Disease research. Educational 
programs offered to professionals, students, 
older adults, and their caregivers. 

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Grandparents / Relatives Raising Grandchildren Grandparents / Relatives Raising Grandchildren 
THE KENTUCKY KIN CARE PROJECT 
The Department of Aging and Independent 
Living 
Cabinet for Health and Family Services 
275 E. Main St., Floor 3W-F 
Frankfort, KY 40621 
Tel. (502) 564-6930 
Web: http://chfs.ky.gov/dail/Programs.htm 
Statewide assistance to grandparents and 
other relatives raising children. Call for listings 
of organized grandparent support groups 
and information about financial assistance for 
grandparents/relatives caring for young children. 
NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT 
PROGRAM 
Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging 
699 Perimeter Drive 
Lexington, KY 40517-4120 
Tel. 1 (866) 229-0018 
dbassoni@bgadd.org 
Provides information and assistance in 
locating and obtaining services for caregivers/ 
caregiver counseling,supports groups,financial 
assistance to allow respite care for caregivers 
to have a temporary break from daily pressure 
of caregiving. The program serves family 
caregivers who provide care to people over 60 
years of age as well as grandparents and other 
older relatives who provide care to children 
through the age of 18. Serves 17 couties in 
Central Kentucky. 
KINSHIP CARE 
Cabinet for Health and Family Services 
2050 Creative Drive Suite 160 
Lexington, Ky 40505 
Tel. (859) 246-2070 
The Kinship Care Program is coordinated 
through the Division of Family Services, the 
Division of Child Support and the Division 
of Protection and Permanency to provide 
relative caregivers with fi nancial assistance 
and casework services. Kinship Care is an 
alternative care placement and is provided 
to children who may otherwise be placed in 
foster care due to the death of both parents, 
a substantiated finding of abuse or neglect or 
a determination that placement with a relative 
other than a non-relative is in the best interest of 
the child. 

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Grandparents / Relatives Raising Grandchildren Grandparents / Relatives Raising Grandchildren 
THE AARP GRANDPARENT INFORMATION 
CENTER 
601 E Street, NW 
Washington, DC 20049 
Tel. (202) 434-2296 
HANDBOOK FOR KENTUCKY 
GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER RELATIVE 
CAREGIVERS 
Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging 
699 Perimeter Drive 
Lexington, Ky 40517-4120 
Tel. (859) 269-8021 
Handbook developed by The Access to Justice 
Foundation Legal Helpline for Older Kentuckians 
and the Bluegrass Area Development District 
to assist grandparents with answers to 
question arising from being primary caregivers 
for grandchildren. Covers such topics as 
Legal Issues of custody, visitation, de Facto 
Custodian, Foster Care, Guardianship and 
Adoption. 
List resources for financial assistance such as 
applying for social security ,food stamps and 
specialized healthcare programs, 
CAREGIVING TIPS: 
Support groups can be good for your health! 
Participation in support groups is one of the 
most effective strategies for dealing with the 
many challenges faced by relatives taking on 
the primary care of young children. To fi nd a 
support group close to you, contact your local 
elementary school Family Resource Center, the 
LFUCG Aging Services Office, or the Kentucky 
Kin Care Project. 
Also 
You might want to check with either the Family 
Resource Center, or the Youth Service Center 
at the school your child attends. Many of 
these offer supportive help and guidance to 
grandparents and other relative caregivers of 
children. 

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Aging, Mental Retardation, and Developmental Disabilities Aging, Mental Retardation, and Developmental Disabilities 
ACCESS 
3161 Custer Dr., Suite 4 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. (859) 272-7483 
Web: www.bluegrass.org/ 
ACCESS is a branch of the Bluegrass Mental 
Health-Mental Retardation Board, Inc. ACCESS 
provides case management services to children 
and adults with mental retardation and/or 
developmental disabilities. Primary services are 
referrals to community resources and agencies 
as well as client advocacy. 
CARDINAL HILL ADULT DAY HEALTH 
PROGRAM 
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital 
2050 Versailles Rd. 
Lexington, Kentucky 40504 
Tel. (859) 254-5701 
This Adult Day Program, provided by the 
leaders in rehabilitative care for over 50 years, is 
geared mainly towards people age 18-65 years 
who are either mentally or physically challenged 
or incapable of taking care of themselves. A 
full day of recreational activities, two snacks 
and lunch is provided. While the hospital does 
not provide transportation, staff will work with 
families and caregivers to meet the client’s 
transportation needs. Rehabilitation therapy 
such as physical, occupational, and speech-
language can be provided on an as needed 
basis. The program is open Monday through 
Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
INDEPENDENCE PLACE 
824 Euclid Ave. Ste 103 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 266-2807, or 
Toll Free: (877) 266-2807 
The mission of Independence Place is to 
educate and inform all persons regarding 
the Independent Living Philosophy for those 
with disabilities and for other persons living 
with people with disabilities. Services include 
information and referral to resources, peer 
counseling, independent living skills training, 
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INTERDISCIPLINARY HUMAN 
DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE AT THE 
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 
126 Meryl Industry Blgd. 
Lexington, KY 40506 
Tel. (859) 257-1714 
Fax: (859) 323-1901 
Web: www.ihdi.uky.edu 
(online resource directory in English and 
Spanish) 
The institute’s mission is to promote the 
independence, productivity, and inclusion 
of people with disabilities and their families 
throughout the life span. The following services 
are provided: interdisciplinary education, 
research and development, information sharing 
and advocacy, outreach, and a complete online 
resource directory in English and Spanish. 
KENTUCKY ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY 
LOAN CORPORATION 
209 St. Claire St. 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (877) 675-0195 
Fax (502) 564-6745 
Web: www.katlc.ky.gov 
Kentucky Assistive Technology Loan 
Corporation (KATLC) is a program to help 
persons with disabilities, who would not 
qualify under traditional loan programs, to 
obtain assistive technology to improve their 
independence or quality of life. Assistive 
technology may include, but is not limited 
to: vehicles and modifi cations, computers 
and adaptations, mobility devices, home 
modifications, augmentative devices, 
communication devices, hearing aids, and 
environmental control units. 
LATITUDE 
167 Saunier St. 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 806-0195 
Web: www.latitudearts.org 
At Latitude, folks thought to have a disability 
discover many ways to connect with the larger 
community. This can occur through the arts, 
participation in community events, utilizing 
community resources, and much more. Latitude 
provides day programming at its Community 
Habilitation Site and accepts participants who 
use SCL (Medicaid) funds, and private pay. 
Latitude is open for all! 
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY 
GOVERNMENT 
Therapeutic Recreation Section 
Division of Parks and Recreation 
545 N. Upper St. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 288-2928 
Web: www.lfucg.com/parksrec 
Recreation and leisure activities for persons 
with mental retardation and developmental 
disabilities of all ages. Programming includes 
group outings, holiday dances, sports 
and fitness programs, and socialization 
opportunities. 

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Aging, Mental Retardation, and Developmental Disabilities (continued) Aging, Mental Retardation, and Developmental Disabilities (continued) 
NEW BEGINNINGS, BLUEGRASS, INC. 

3166 Custer Dr., Suite 200 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. (859) 245-2400 
Web: www.newbeginningsbg.org 

PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY 

100 Fair Oaks Lane, Third Floor 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502) 564-2967, 

or Toll Free: (800) 372-2988 
TTY: (800) 372-2988 
Web: www.kypa.net 

This organization maintains a continuum 
of housing opportunities for independent, 
supportive and supervised housing for adults 
who have serious and persistent mental 
illnesses. Founded in 1997 by a group of 
consumer family members and mental health 
professionals, eligibility is determined through 
an application and screening process. 

The mission of Protection and Advocacy is to 
protect and promote the rights of Kentuckians 
with disabilities through legally based individual 
and systemic advocacy and education. 
Protection and Advocacy provides assistance 
to individuals with disabilities whose rights 
have been violated due to disability. Training, 
technical assistance, legal counsel, and litigation 
services to eligible persons and groups provided 
at no cost to clients. 

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Infectious Diseases Infectious Diseases 
BLUEGRASS CARE CLINIC 
UK Infectious Disease Department 
Kentucky Clinic 
740 South Limestone St. 
Lexington, KY 40536 
Tel. (859) 323-5544 
Web: www.mc.uky.edu/bluegrasscareclinic 
Confidential, free HIV testing with no 
appointment necessary on Tuesday and Friday 
mornings. Ongoing medical treatment, primary 
care, psychological counseling and support 
services for individuals diagnosed with HIV or 
AIDS, with financial assistance for low-income 
individuals. Ongoing case management, drug 
addiction counseling, support groups and 
educational classes also available for individuals 
diagnosed with HIV or AIDS. 
AIDS PROGRAM SERVICES 
Lexington-Fayette Health Department 
650 Newtown Pike 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 288-2437 
Web: www.lexingtonhealthdepartment.org 
Confidential, free testing and counseling 
provided on walk-in basis Mondays, Tuesdays, 
Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:00-4:00; 
Wednesdays from 8:00-6:30. Care coordinator 
services also provided to assist with medical 
treatments and support. 
AIDS VOLUNTEERS, INC. (AVOL) 
263 North Limestone St. 
Lexington, KY 40507, or 
P.O. Box 431 Lexington, KY 40588-0431 
Tel. (859) 225-3000 
Web: www.AIDSVolunteers.org 
Compassionate services for those facing the 
challenges of HIV and AIDS in Central and 
Eastern Kentucky. Services include financial 
support, transportation, advocacy, supportive 
counseling, and referral assistance. Financial 
support includes rental assistance, utilities, 
personal and household items, food and 
some medications. Chemical dependency and 
substance abuse assessment and referral 
program for chemically dependent individuals 
with HIV or AIDS, caregiver volunteer program, 
prevention and education outreach also 
available. 

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Medicare Medicare 
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that assists with the cost of medical care for people 65 years 
of age and older, some disabled younger people, and individuals with permanent kidney failure. The Center for 
Medicare and Medicaid Services manages the program. The Social Security Administration assists in enrolling 
people in Medicare and collects Medicare premiums. 

Medicare is divided into three parts: Hospital Insurance (Part A), Medical Insurance (Part B), and 
Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D). 

There is an additional option called Part C. 

Medicare Part A helps you cover hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, home health care, hospice care, 
and blood work. You are automatically enrolled in Part A when you are determined to be eligible through age 
or medical eligibility. There is no monthly premium for this coverage if you have paid Medicare taxes while 
working. You can pay up to $423 each month if you don’t get premium free Part A. 

Medicare Part B Part B insurance covers doctor services, outpatient hospital care, and other medical services 
that Part A does not cover, such as physical and occupational therapy, clinical laboratory services and supplies 
that are determined to be medically necessary by your physician. If you have insurance through another 
source that covers these types of services you can opt to decline the Part B coverage by notifying Social 
Security of your other coverage. Failure to sign up for Part B carries a penalty that increases year to year 
making the monthly premium you would pay substantialy higher when you do sign up. There is a monthly 
premium that changes from year to year for this coverage. Premium is determined by your income level. The 
range is from $96.40 for incomes $82,000 or below to $238.40 for incomes above $205,000. 

MEDICARE PART D 

Medicare Part D is designed to assist Medicare recipients with their drug costs. Coverage is provided through 
independent insurance companies.approved by Medicare. There are two ways to get prescription drug 
coverage: Join a Medicare Approveed Prescription Drug OPlan athata covers drugs only or join a Medicare 
Advantage Care Plan that provides coverage for Part A,Part B and prescription coverage. 

As with other insurance programs, you will pay a monthly premium for the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 
and pay for a share of the cost of your prescriptions. This is called your co-pay. Costs will vary depending on 
the plan you choose. 

Open enrollment for Medicare prescription drug plans is between November 15th and December 31st every 
year. People with Medicare who do not sign up for a Medicare drug plan during this time period may face an 
extra charge of 1% per month for each month of delay, unless they have another source of drug coverage that 
is at least as good as Medicare’s prescription drug coverage (referred to as creditable coverage). Your current 
plan or insurer should notify you each fall to let you know if your coverage pays, on average, at least as much 
as standard Medicare prescription drug coverage or if your coverage is changing. If you choose not to enroll 
in Medicare’s prescription drug plan, you should save this paperwork regarding your creditable drug coverage 
from another source. 

Those with limited income may be eligible to receive help with the costs of the Medicare drug plan. 
Contact the Social Security Administration to apply for extra help. Individuals already receiving full 
Medicaid coverage and some others do not have to complete an application for extra help because 
they will automatically be signed up for it. However, they still must enroll in a Medicare prescription 
drug plan during the period of open enrollment. Medicaid will no longer cover prescription drugs for 
people on Medicare 

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Medicare (continued) Medicare (continued) 
MEDICAID 

Individuals with or without Medicare may be eligible for Medicaid coverage to cover the costs of basic health 
care. Medicaid is a state-federal partnership and is administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services 
through the Department of Community-Based Services. 

In general, you may be eligible for Medicaid if you meet one of the following criteria: 65 and older, blind, 
permanently disabled, end-stage kidney disease, or receive Supplemental Security Income. Your income and 
assets will also be determining factors in your eligibility for Medicaid benefits.

 If you are facing costs related to nursing home care, income levels for Medicaid eligibility may be higher. Be 
sure to inform the Medicaid caseworker of your situation, so that your eligibility may be properly assessed. 

• 
To apply for Medicaid you must contact your local office of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. 
Appointment at your local office can be made by calling 1-800 772-1213 
MEDICARE SAVINGS PLANS 

If your income or financial resources are too high for you to be eligible for Medicaid there are other Medicare 
programs available to assist you with paying premiums, deductibles and co-pay amounts. 

QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY PROGRAM The QMB Program will pay for your Part B premium. 
your deductables and your do-pay amounts for services. 

SPECIAL LOW INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARY The SLMB Program will pay for your Part B monthly 
premiums 

For more detailed information and to make as appointment to apply for these benefits contact The Cabinet for 
Health and Family Services in your area. You can also go to the Medicare website www.medicare.gov to get 
current and details information. 

. 

IN FAYETTE COUNTY 
Cabinet for Health and Family Services 
2050 Creative Drive, Suite 160 
Lexington, KY 40505 
Tel. (859) 246-2070 
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT 
MEDICARE BENEFITS 
Tel. 1 (800) 633-4227, (1-800-MEDICARE) 
TTY/TDD: 1 (887) 486-2048 (for the hearing and 
speech impaired) 
Web: www.medicare.gov 
Information is available 24 hours a day, 
including weekends. Call for questions 
concerning Medicare health plans, ordering 
Medicare booklets, information on Medigap and 
prescription drug assistance programs. 

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Medicare (continued) Medicare (continued) 
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 
2260 Executive Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40505 
Tel. (859) 294-5633, or 
Toll Free: (800) 772-1213 
(TTY/TDD: 859-294-5753) 
Web: www.socialsecurity.gov 
Call your local social security administration 
office to apply for Medicare. 
MEDICARE INFORMATION BOOKLET To find out more information about the Medicare 
plan that is right for you, order a free “Medicare 
& You” handbook by calling 1-800-633-4227 
(TTY/TDD: 1-877-486-2048). This booklet is 
updated every year. 
FREE BOOKLETS ABOUT MEDICARE AND 
RELATED TOPICS 
There are many booklets published by the 
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 
Topics addressed include “Medicare Appeals 
and Grievances,” “Health Care Coverage 
Directory for People with Medicare,” “Medicare 
& Clinical Trials,” and “Medicare Coverage of 
Skilled Nursing Facility Care.” These booklets 
are available in English, Spanish, Audiotape 
(English and Spanish), Braille, and Large Print. 
Some booklets available in Chinese. For a 
catalog of Medicare booklets, call 1-800-6334227 
(TTY/TDD: 1-877-486-2048) or go to 
www.medicare.gov on the Web and select 
“Publications.” You can read, print, or order 
these booklets. 
MEDICARE RIGHTS CENTER 
1460 Broadway 
New York, NY 10036 
Tel. (212) 869-3850, or (800) 333-4114 
Web: www.medicarerights.org 
National, non-for-profi t, non-governmental 
organization that helps ensure older adults and 
individuals with disabilities get quality, affordable 
health care. Telephone hotline services, 
educational classes, and consumer rights 
information available. 

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Health Insurance Health Insurance 
STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM 

This program provides assistance with 
(SHIP) 

Medicare, Medicaid and Part D questions. 

498 Georgetown Street 
Lexington Kentucky 40508 
Tel. 859 233-4556 
1 877 293-7447 

N FAYETTE COUNTY 
Cabinet for Health and Family Services 

2050 Creative Drive, Suite 160 
Lexington, KY 40505 
Tel. (859) 246-2070 

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Medicaid and Nursing Homes Medicaid and Nursing Homes 
WHAT DOES MEDICAID PAY FOR? 

Nursing Facility (NF) services include room, dietary services, social services, nursing services, the use of 
equipment and facilities, medical and surgical supplies, laundry services, drugs ordered by the physician, and 
personal items routinely provided by the facility. Also included if ordered by the physician are X-rays, physical 
therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, laboratory services, oxygen, and related oxygen supplies. 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID NURSING FACILITY SERVICES? 

Individuals may be eligible for NF services if they meet the following requirements: 

• 
Reside in a facility that participates in the Kentucky Medicaid Program and are placed in a Medicaidcertifi 
ed bed. 
• 
Require and meet the level of care for skilled nursing services, nursing facility services, intermediate 
care services for the mentally retarded and the developmentally disabled. 
• 
Are aged (65 years or older), blind, or disabled, or are currently Medicaid eligible. 
RESOURCE LIMITATIONS 

• 
Resources are defined as cash money and any other personal property or real property that an 
individual or couple owns; has the right, authority or power to covert to cash; and is not legally restricted 
from using for support and maintenance. 
• 
Resources may include, but are not limited to, checking and savings accounts, stocks or bonds, 
certificates of deposit, automobiles, land buildings, burial reserves (including pre-paid funeral 
arrangements), and life insurance policies. 
• 
Certain types of resources are excluded and are not considered in the Medicaid eligibility determination. 
These resources include, but are not limited to household goods and personal items, the fi rst $1,500 
of burial reserve of life insurance policy, one automobile used for employment or to obtain medical 
treatment, burial spaces and plots, life estate, interests, IRA’s, retirement funds, and other deferred tax 
protected assets until assessed. 
• 
The resources of an individual residing in a NF must be within Medicaid program guidelines. The 
resources of a NF resident’s spouse are also considered. The resource limits may vary depending upon 
the marital status and the living arrangement of the NF resident. 
RESOURCE ASSESSMENT 

The Department for Community Based Services Medical Office is required to complete an assessment of the 
combined countable resources of the NF resident and the at-home spouse when requested by either spouse 
or an interested party representing the couple. The resource assessment, which may be completed without 
applying for Medicaid, involves documenting and verifying all countable 

resources owned by the couple as of the date of the most recent admission of the NF resident to the NF. The 
assessment also includes a comparison of the combined countable resources to the current Medicaid resource 
allowances for the NF resident and the at-home spouse to determine if the NF resident meets initial resource 
eligibility for Medicaid. 

Contact the Department for Community Based Services in the county where the NF is located to make 
a request for a resource assessment. At that time, an interview appointment will be scheduled with 
the at-home spouse or an interested party representing the couple. After the resource assessment is 
completed, each member of the couple will be provided a copy of the assessment. 

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TRANSFERRED RESOURCES 

A transfer of resources by the NF resident or the spouse remaining at home may adversely affect the potential 
for Medicaid NF services. A transfer of resources is defined as cash, liquid assets, personal property or real 
property, which is voluntarily transferred, sold, given away or otherwise disposed of at less than fair market 
value. If resources are transferred within 36 months prior to the Medicaid 

eligibility application month or 60 months with regard to resources transferred into a trust, it is presumed that 
the transfer of resources was for the sole purpose of establishing Medicaid eligibility. At the time, it would be 
determined that a prohibited transfer of resources had occurred (the burden of rebutting this presumption rests 
with the individual). If the agency determines that a prohibited 

transfer of resources occurred, an ineligibility period may be established beginning with the month of the 
transferred resources. Since 8/1/1995, homestead property transfers to certain individuals have been allowed. 
These persons are spouses, children who are under age 21 or disabled, or relatives who have provided live-in 
care that prevented institutionalization. This relative must be either a child who has provided care for one year 
or a sibling who has both provided care for one year and has an equity interest in the property. Transfer of 
homestead property into a trust for the recipient does not constitute a 

transfer of assets. In addition, you may add the name of another individual to the deed providing the original 
owner’s name remains as well. 

INCOME LIMITATIONS 

Income is defined as money received from statutory benefits (Social Security, VA pension, Black Lung 
benefits, and Railroad Retirement benefits), pension plans, rental property, investments or wages for labor or 
services. Income may be unearned or earned. The income of the NF resident must be within Medicaid program 
guidelines. 

HOW CAN I APPLY? 

•An application for Medicaid NF services may be filed at your local Department of Community Based Services 
Office in the county where the NF is located. At the time of application, the applicant (spouse or interested 
party representing the NF resident) should bring proof of the NF resident’s: 
• social security number 
• income (earned and unearned) 
• resources 
• life insurance policies or burial reserves 
• health insurance 
• medical bills. 
MEDICAID ESTATE RECOVERY 

Medicaid estate recovery is a program which the federal government requires the states to implement 
in order for the state to receive federal dollars for Medicaid funding. There are many rules and 
regulations governing this program, so only some general information is provided. To get more 
information on Medicaid Estate Recovery, you should contact your county office of Department for 
Community Based Services or write to: Department for Medicaid Services 

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Medicaid and Nursing Homes (continued) Medicaid and Nursing Homes (continued) 
Division of Program Integrity 
275 East Main Street, 6E-B 
Frankfort, KY 40621 


Generally, Medicaid will ask the estate to pay back some or all of the amounts paid for the services it 
provided. When a person dies, the Department of Medicaid Services will send a notice to the estate 
representative stating its intent to recover. Medicaid is generally entitled to pursue all assets in which 
the Medicaid recipient had an interest. 

Many persons fear that this means that Medicaid is taking the homestead property or requiring it to 
be sold. Medicaid no longer has any homestead exemption, and the deceased person’s ownership/ 
equity interest in any real property will be considered an estate asset and may be subject to any estate 
recovery claim. Heirs may choose to satisfy the amount of Medicaid’s claim from their own resources, 
or by providing funds equal to the value of the claim from any other lawful and appropriate financial 
means. 

There are limited circumstances when the estate representative may ask that estate recovery not 
be pursued. Estate recovery is not pursued if the deceased person has a surviving spouse; or the 
deceased person has a surviving child under age 21; or against any part of the estate that goes to a 
disabled child of any age. The estate representative must verify this to the Department’s satisfaction. 
Estate recovery is not pursued when there are hardship reasons. Hardship reasons are where the total 
assessed value is $10,000 or less; or the estate is the only source of income for the remaining family 
members. Again, the estate representative will be required to request this exemption to the satisfaction 
of the Department. If the Department denies an exemption based on hardship, the estate representative 
may appeal. Other reasons may exist for not pursuing estate recovery on a case-by-case basis. 

Again, if you or your family needs to learn more about Medicaid Estate Recovery, please contact 
your county office of the Department for Community Based Services or the Department for Medicaid 
Services at the above address. 

SPOUSAL IMPOVERISHMENT 

Many people are worried about what to do if they have to put their spouse in a nursing home. One of their 
major concerns is finances. They want to know how much they are allowed to have. The state will allow the 
spouse living in the community to keep some income. Contact your Department of Community Based Services 
office for full and complete information about your situation. 

HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS 

IN FAYETTE COUNTY 

Fayette County Office 
Cabinet for Health and Family Services 
2050 Creative Drive, Suite 160 
Lexington, KY 40505 
Tel. (859) 246-2070 

In other counties: go to the local Cabinet for Health and Family Services Office or to the specific Department of 
Community Based Services. 

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Medicaid and Nursing Homes (continued) Medicaid and Nursing Homes (continued) 
INSTRUCTIONS 

You must apply in the county where the nursing home resident lives; that is, where the nursing home is 
located. It is advisable to make an appointment, so that you won’t have to spend so long in the waiting room. 

• 
Bring the resident’s Social Security card. 
• 
Bring the resident’s Medicare number. 
• 
Bring the resident’s date of birth. 
• 
Bring the resident’s last three bank statements. 
• 
Bring the resident’s life insurance policy. If policy is over 20 years old, obtain written statement from the 
company stating cash surrender value. 
• 
Bring proof of patient’s income. 
• 
Bring premium notices of any hospitalization policies on behalf of the resident. 
• 
Bring tax evaluation of any property that the resident owns or partially owns. 
NURSING HOME OMBUDSMAN OF THE BLUEGRASS 

1530 Nicholasville Road 
Lexington, Kentucky 40503 
1 (877) 787-0077 

(859) 277-9215(859) 278-6072 ext.322 
For concerns about care in Nursing Home Facilities or questions about Nursing home issues contact this 
agency for assistance. 

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Indigent Health Care Indigent Health Care 
HEALTH KENTUCKY 

83 C. Michael Davenport Blvd. 
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 
Tel. 502-227-3158 
Hotline: 1-800-633-8100 (to access all services) 
502-227-3159 FAX 
info@healthkentucky.org 
Web: www.healthkentucky.org 

Health Kentucky, Inc. is a non-profit, educational and charitable organization designed to help needy 
Kentuckians, 18- 64 years old, obtain access to quality health care. 

Health Kentucky’s Four Priority Activities are: 

• Facilitating access to health care. 
• Promoting and providing education on health and health care issues. 
• Formulating and evaluating public policy on health issues. 
• Advancing research and collecting data regarding key health and health care concerns. 
Health Kentucky’s Four Programs are: 

Kentucky Physicians Care 

Helps Kentuckians with low income below the Federal Poverty level who are uninsured, do not have a primary 
care physician, and do not qualify for a government program, find access to non-emergency quality health 
care. Over 2,000 physicians in the Commonwealth, including more than 500 primary care doctors, voluntarily 
participate and provide a one-time limited visit at no charge. Sponsored by the Kentucky Medical Association. 
There are a few dentists who provide free consultations only. 

Kentucky Pharmacy Providers 

Provides free medications to eligible persons. Over 450 pharmacies, through the Kentucky Pharmacists 
Association, fill prescriptions without charge. Various pharmaceutical companies make some medications 
available to the program. Recipients are not required to have a “Kentucky Physicians Care” provider, but 
prescriptions must be written by a physician licensed in Kentucky. 

Kentucky Home Health Care Program 

Provides intermittent home-based skilled nursing services to qualified patients who are home bound. A home 
health agency makes an assessment visit based on a referral from a participating physician. There can be 
two to five additional nursing visits following the initial assessment. Most of Kentucky’s home health agencies 
participate. Co-sponsored by the Kentucky Home Health Association. 

Kentucky Association of Hospices Program 

Provides Hospice services to eligible patients who are terminally ill. All hospice agencies in Kentucky 
participate. Co-sponsored by the Kentucky Association of Hospices. 

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Indigent Health Care (continued) Indigent Health Care (continued) 
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY STUDENT-RUN 
FREE CLINIC 
Salvation Army 
W. Arnold Hanger Lodge 
736 W. Main Street 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 252-7706 
www.mc.uky.edu/saclinic/ 
Provides free healthcare, education and social 
service referrals to underserved residents of 
Central Kentucky. Includes on-site medications 
and prescriptions, basic lab tests and physical 
therapy services. The first eight patients 
arriving will be seen. Hours are Tuesday 
and Thursday evenings, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, but 
patients should arrive by 5 pm. Anyone is 
eligible. 
LEXINGTON – FAYETTE COUNTY HEALTH 
DEPARTMENT 
650 Newtown Pike 
Lexington, KY 40508-1197 
Tel. (859) 252-2371 
To make a clinic appt.: (859) 288-2307 
Health Care Services For the Homeless: (859) 
288-2334 or (859) 288-2408 
www.lexingtonhealthdepartment.org 
The Health Department has numerous service 
sites throughout Lexington and provides an 
array of services including general outpatient 
clinical care, pharmacy services, dentistry, 
social services, health education and 
counseling, and nutritional education and 
counseling. Health care services are available 
to anyone in Fayette County. Fees are charged 
on a sliding scale based on income. Patients 
need to bring proof of income on their fi rst visit. 
Payments from Medicaid, Medicare, and some 
health insurance companies are also accepted. 
MISSION LEXINGTON, INC. 
Calvary Baptist Church 
150 East High Street 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 327-9905 
fax (859) 254-3492 
http://calvarybaptistchurch.com/missionsoutreach 
Mission Lexington Dental Clinic 
By appointment only: (859) 519-8157 
Sponsored by Calvary Baptist Church the clinic 
is staffed by volunteer dentists. who are offering 
their services to adults in Lexington with no- or 
low- income. 

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Indigent Health Care (continued) Indigent Health Care (continued) 
Mission Lexington Medical Clinic (Opening 
Fall 2008) 
1363 Trent Boulevard 
Lexington, KY 40517 
By appointment only: (859) 272-0219 
Primary Care clinic serving working adults 
without insurance, 185% of federal poverty 
level, who live in Fayette County. It is open 
at the availability of physician volunteers. 
The clinic offers ongoing management of 
chronic conditions, laboratory and pharmacy 
services. Local partners, such as Central 
Baptist Hospital, donate services and access to 
medical specialists. 
NATHANIEL MISSION 
616 De Rode St 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 255-0062 
www.nathanielmission.org 
Sponsored by Nathaniel United Methodist 
Church, this clinic provides health services to 
those without health insurance or government 
assistance that live in the South Broadway 
area of Lexington. Contact the Mission for area 
limits. They also have a free Veterinary Clinic. 
REFUGE MINISTRIES MEDICAL CLINICS 
Southland Christian Church 
Tel. (859) 225-4325 Appointment is required. 
www.refugeministriesky.org/ 
Refuge Ministries - Jessamine County Clinic 
215 East Maple Street, 
Nicholasville, KY 40356 
Monday - Thursday: 6-9 p.m. 
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: closed 
Corral Street Refuge Medical Clinic 
(Opening Early 2009) 
525 Corral Street 
Lexington, KY 40508 
For people of Jessamine County and a defined 
geographic area of Fayette County who do 
not have health insurance and meet federal 
poverty guidelines. Offers primary care, health 
education, laboratory testing, and referrals. 
All people are served regardless of their 
socioeconomic, immigration, or health status. 
SAINT JOSEPH’S FREE HEALTH CLINIC 
1590 Harrodsburg Road 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. 313-4555 
Services provided include, primary health care 
services, examinations, patient counseling & 
education. Must be without health insurance or 
a medical card. 
Call to be screened for an appointment. 
Hours 
Mon 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm 
Tues 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm 
Wed 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 
Thur 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm 
Fri 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm 
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Help with Prescription Drug Costs Help with Prescription Drug Costs 
FAITH PHARMACY 
240 E. 7th St. 
Lexington, Ky. 
Lexington, KY 40508. 
Tel. (859) 255-1074 
www.faithpharmacy.com 
Faith Pharmacy is a volunteer-run short-term 
medical program assisting people who do 
not have a prescription plan or carry health 
insurance. Open on Saturdays from 9:00am to 
12:00pm. Patients are asked to arrive before 
9:00am. A list of drugs available is on the web 
site under “Formulary.” Patients must have a 
prescription, a referral sheet, and a completed 
medical history form. 
The program also links people to other 
programs that provide free drugs. 
Referral from a social worker or health care 
provider is necessary to access this service. 
HEALTH KENTUCKY 
Kentucky Pharmacy Providers 
83 C. Michael Davenport Blvd. 
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 
502-227-3158 
Hotline: 1-800-633-8100 (to access all services) 
502-227-3159 FAX 
Email: info@healthkentucky.org 
Web: www.healthkentucky.org 
Provides free medications to eligible 
persons ages 18-64 years old. Over 450 
pharmacies, through the Kentucky Pharmacists 
Association, fill prescriptions without charge. 
Various pharmaceutical companies make 
some medications available to the program. 
Recipients are not required to have a Health 
Kentucky “Kentucky Physicians Care” provider, 
but prescriptions must be written by a physician 
licensed in Kentucky. 
THE PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION 
ASSISTANCE 
1100 Fifteenth Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20005 
Tel. Toll Free: (888) 477-2669 
Web: www.pparx.org 
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance 
brings together America’s pharmaceutical 
companies, doctors, other health care providers, 
patient advocacy organizations and community 
groups to help qualifying patients who lack 
prescription coverage get the medicines they 
need through the public or private program 
that’s right for them. Many will get them free 
or nearly free. Through the web site, the 
Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers 
a single point of access to more than 475 
public and private patient assistance programs, 
including more than 180 programs offered by 
pharmaceutical companies. Assistance can 
also be accessed by phone. 

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SENIOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROGRAM 
Lexington Senior Citizens Center 

Social Worker 
1530 Nicholasville Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 278-6072 
www.semponline.com/ 

The Senior Emergency Medical Program serves 
Fayette County residents 60 and over at 125% 
above the poverty level or below. The fund may 
be accessed twice per calendar year to assist 
with the purchase of prescription medicine, 
durable medical equipment, dentures, hearing 
aids, dietary supplements, and adult diapers. 
All requests are handled by the Senior Citizens 
Center social worker. 

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Social Security Social Security 
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 

2260 Executive Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40505 
Tel. (859) 294-5633, or Toll Free: (800) 772-1213 
Web: www.socialsecurity.gov 

Some retirement benefits are payable at age 62 to workers and some dependents if the worker meets 
insured status and is retired. Widows and widowers (including divorced widows and widowers) may 
receive reduced benefits as early as age 60. Disability benefits provide a regular monthly benefi t to 
wage earners of any age, meeting a special insured status and having a severe mental or physical 
impairment. Family members of disabled wage earners may also qualify for monthly benefits. 
Supplemental Security Income (S.S.I.) is a financial assistance program for those 65 and over, 
and for the blind and disabled whose income and resources are below certain levels. To apply for 
benefits, please contact Social Security at least two months before the benefits are needed. 

Helpful Internet Sites for Getting Started 
Medicare: www.medicare.gov 

Medicaid Consumer Information Page: 
www.cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/consumer.asp 

Other Helpful Websites: 
www.aarp.org 
www.BenefitsCheckUp.org 
www.rxassist.org 
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Advance Directives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 - 38 
Health Clinics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 - 42 
Emergency Medical Services and First Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 
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Advance Directives Advance Directives 
YOU HAVE A CHOICE: 

The Commonwealth of Kentucky recognizes the right of people to make their wishes known about end-of-life 
health care. You can state your medical care wishes while you are still healthy and able to choose. In general, 
these statements are called, “Advanced Directives” because they are signed in advance to direct your family 
and doctors. Advance directives include Living Wills, Health Care Surrogates, and Durable Powers of Attorney. 
The following is an explanation of how these documents work in Kentucky. If you have a Living Will or other 
document from another state you may wish to have it reviewed by an attorney in Kentucky to make sure it will 
be honored here. 

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT 

A document which allows a person to designate to whom and how ownership of one’s personal property and 
real estate will be distributed after death. It does not refer to health care decisions. 

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY 

A Durable Power of Attorney takes effect upon signature and does not end when you are no longer able to 
make decisions. It allows you to choose someone to carry out your wishes when you are unable to speak for 
yourself. You may give this person the power to make health care decisions for you, just as a Health Care 
Surrogate can, but you may also give him/her power to handle financial affairs. You should see an attorney 
about this document. A Springing Power of Attorney does not take effect until you are no longer capable of 
making decisions. It can cover the same powers as Durable Power of Attorney, both health care decisions and 
fi nancial ones. 

HEALTH CARE SURROGATE 

A document that designates another adult to make health care decisions when a person no longer has the 
capacity to make his/her own wishes known. In Kentucky, this document is combined in the same form with the 
Living Will. 

LIVING WILL 

A Living Will is a document that enables an adult to make his or her wishes known regarding life prolonging 
treatment when the person is no longer able to participate actively in decision concerning medical care. In 
Kentucky this document is combined in the same form with the Health Care Surrogate. 

HOW DOES A LIVING WILL WORK? 

A Living Will only becomes effective if two doctors determine you are permanently unconscious or that you are 
expected to die within a relatively short time and no treatment will cure you. Kentucky’s Living Will states 1) 
whether you want someone to make health care decisions on your behalf, 2) whether you want life-prolonging 
treatment or just pain relieving medication, 3) whether you want artificially provided food and water. The 
doctors are required to honor your requests, but emergency room and ambulance staff must make every effort 
to save your life. Treatment started there can be withdrawn later. 

WHO MAY BE DESIGNATED AS A SURROGATE AND WHAT KINDS OF DECISIONS CAN THEY MAKE? 

Anyone 18 years of age or older unless they are employees, owners or officers of the hospital or nursing home 
providing care to you. You may name more than one person or an alternative to your first choice. A Health 
Care Surrogate has the power to make any medical decisions you could make yourself except the decision to 
refuse or stop artificial food and water unless your permission is spelled out in the document. 

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HOW DO I MAKE OUT A LIVING WILL? 

You may get copies of a Living Will from the Lexington Senior Citizens Center (278-6072), Legal Aid of the 
Bluegrass (233-4556), the Legal Helpline for Older Kentuckians (1-800-200-3633), Hospice of the Bluegrass 
(276-5344), your own doctor or attorney, or the Department of Aging and Independent Living (1-502-5646930). 
You should fill out the document carefully and sign it in the presence of two witnesses or a notary 
public. A witness may not be a relative, heir, or any of your healthcare providers. 

DO I NEED AN EMS-DNR ORDER FORM IN ADDITION TO MY LIVING WILL? 

If you have a wish for no life-prolonging measures to be taken at the hospital or if your doctor has placed 
a DNR status (no not resuscitate) on your medical chart, then you might want to consider filling out an 
Emergency Medical Service-Do Not Resuscitate (EMS-DNR) order form. This order mandates EMS personnel 
to withhold CPR, intubations, administration of cardiac medications, artificial respiration, and other forms of life 
support while traveling in an ambulance. The EMS-DNR order does not affect the provision of other emergency 
medical care such as oxygen, suctioning, control of bleeding and comfort care. The original, completed form or 
EMS-DNR bracelet must be readily available to EMS personnel in order for it to be honored. 

Place it by your bedside, near the door, or in an easily seen place. Without an EMS-DNR order, EMS 
personnel are required by law to administer life-prolonging treatments. To obtain an EMSDNR form, ask your 
medical professional or contact your Hospice chapter. Note that the EMSDNR order may be revoked by the 
individual at any time. 

WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH MY LIVING WILL? 

Keep the original in a safe place. Make sure family members get a copy. Show it to your doctor so it can be put 
in your file. Keep a copy to give to the hospital next time you visit there. 

HOW DO I CANCEL A LIVING WILL? 

Living Wills can be changed or revoked at any time by stating your wishes in a signed document, stating them 
orally in front of a health care provider, or destroying the document and its copies. 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF FORMS: 

You must be 18 years of age or older. The form requires the signature of two witnesses, then you should sign 
the form in their presence, and they should both sign in your presence. However, the following persons may 
not be a witness: 

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A blood relative of the grantor 
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A beneficiary of the grantor under the Kentucky laws of descent and distribution 
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An employee of a health care facility in which the grantor is a patient (unless the employee serves as a 
notary public) 
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An attending physician of the grantor; or 
• Any person directly financially responsible for the grantor’s health care. 
You should complete the date above your signature. 

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Health Clinics Health Clinics 
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 
MEDICAL CENTER 
Cooper Dr./Leestown Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40511 
Tel. (859) 233-4511, 
Ext. 3651: Geriatric Program 
Ext. 3931: Home Based Primary Care 
Full range of supportive services as well as 
in-patient and out-patient treatment to eligible 
veterans for medical, surgical, and psychiatric 
illnesses; including hospital based, home 
care, supportive care for terminally ill patients, 
extended care and nursing home care, inpatient 
respite program, and inpatient care for 
patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. 
Geriatric Program specializes in evaluation, 
multi-disciplinary treatment and rehabilitation 
techniques, and education of patient and family. 
GERIATRIC CLINIC- UNIVERSITY OF 
KENTUCKY 
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital 
2050 Versailles Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 257-4888, new patients only 
Tel. (859) 254-5701, existing patients 
This clinic provides geriatric subspecialty care, 
focusing on aging syndromes such as dementia, 
depression, malnutrition, falls, functional 
decline, osteoporosis, etc. The clinic will work 
with the primary care physician to provide care 
in these areas, however a physician referral 
is not required. This clinic meets at Cardinal 
Hill Rehabilitation Hospital. Referrals are not 
required for most insurance. 
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE COUNTY HEALTH 
DEPARTMENT 
ADULT WELLNESS MAINTENANCE CLINICS 
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department 
650 Newtown Pike 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 288-2338 
Web: www.lexingtonhealthdepartment.org 
Twelve nurse-conducted clinics are held 
monthly throughout the community. The nurse 
provides health promotion programs, monitors 
blood pressure, evaluates health programs, 
helps persons to understand their diet and 
medication, provides flu shots, and makes 
referrals to physicians about other services. 
GENERAL MEDICAL CLINIC 
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department 
650 Newtown Pike 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 252-2371 ext. 307 
Web: www.lexingtonhealthdepartment.org 
This clinic provides services for residents of 
Lexington-Fayette County who are 21 years of 
age and over. These services include physical 
exams, including extensive disease screening 
and follow-up medical care. Mutual goals are 
established to meet the needs of individual 
participants, utilizing a multi-disciplinary 
approach, including physicians and nurses. 
Appointments are necessary. Hours are 8:00 
a.m.—4:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 
and Friday; and 12:30—7:00 p.m. Wednesday. 

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HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAM (HAP) 
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department 
650 Newtown Pike and 805 Newtown Circle 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 288-2423 
Web: www.lexingtonhealthdepartment.org 
One-on-one health counseling by a registered 
nurse and a registered dietician to assist 
individuals in managing diabetes, high blood 
pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease. 
Services are provided at the Health Department. 
Please call for information. 
MIDWAY CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE 
MEDICINE 
Jim Roach, M.D., and Kim Clawson, M.D. 
129 South Winter St. 
Midway, KY 40347 
Tel. (859) 846-4445 
The clinic focuses on prevention, anti-aging, 
nutrition, family, and bioidentical hormones. 
PARAGON FAMILY PRACTICE 
125 E. Maxwell St., #300 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 278-8772 
A health clinic where each individual, from 
infant to elderly, is part of the health care 
team. Paragon believes in creating a clinical 
environment in which clients feel respected, 
safe and have a valuable contribution to their 
own health. The goal of Paragon’s health 
care practitioners is to establish long-term 
relationships with each patient as a way to 
promote well-being in all aspects on each 
client’s health. Most major insurance groups 
for disease prevention, health-promotion and 
mental wellbeing are accepted. “In-home” 
medical care also available through Medi-Calls, 
a division of Paragon. 
SAINT JOSEPH FREE HEALTH CLINIC 
1590 Harrodsburg Road 
Tel. (859)313-4555 (call to be prescreened) 
Tel. (859)313-4157 (leave a message) 
Provides free basic health care, health 
information, and social services to people of 
all ages. Must be without health insurance or a 
medical card. 
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HEALTH CARE 
Tel. (859) 257-1000, or Toll Free: (800) 333-8874 
Web: http:// www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/centers/programsandcenters.htm 

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KENTUCKY CLINIC 
740 S. Limestone 
Lexington, KY 40536-0284 
Tel. (859) 257-1000, 
or Toll Free: (800) 333-8874 
If you are a new patient looking for a primary 
care physician, an appointment with an existing 
physician, or if you have a need for urgent care, 
call UK HealthCare. Also, call UK HealthCare 
about some free services that are often 
available, such as ovarian cancer screening for 
women over age 55 or younger with a family 
history. The phones are staffed Monday through 
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
KENTUCKY CLINIC NORTH 
217 Elm Tree Lane 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 257-8801 
Fax: (859) 254-2538 
The faculty and staff of Kentucky Clinic 
North provide both routine and urgent care. 
Convenient, free parking is available. Hours are 
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

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KENTUCKY CLINIC SOUTH 

2400 Greatstone Point 
Lexington, KY 40504-3274 
Tel. (859) 257-9800 
Fax: (859) 257-9813 

The faculty and staff of Kentucky Clinic South 
provide same-day care to the clinic’s patient 
population when they are ill. Convenient, free 
parking is available. Hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 
p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Emergency Medical Services and First Aid 
LEXINGTON DIVISION OF FIRE AND 
EMERGENCY SERVICES 

219 East Third St. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. 911 

This is a place to call in any medical emergency. 
The rate for Basic Life Support is $651. The 
rate for Advanced Life Support is $750 and the 
rate for Advanced Life Support 2 is $900. There 
is an additional charge of $11 per mile to the 
destination. There is no charge for on scene 
care. Medicare and Medicaid sometimes pay 
for these services. Rates are adjusted annually. 
Call 911 day or night. 

Dental Clinics 
THE BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY AND 
TECHNICAL COLLEGE 
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM 
Room 250, Oswald Building 
Cooper Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40506 
Tel. (859) 257-4872 ext 4072 
This program provides a wide range of dental 
procedures, including medical and dental 
health history review, examination, oral hygiene 
instruction, phrophylaxis, chemotherapeutics, 
x-rays, and sealants. Services are preventative 
in nature. All patients are welcomed, particularly 
older patients with periodontal disease. $20.00 
per visit for senior citizens. 
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 
COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY 
800 Rose St. 
Lexington, KY 40536 
Tel. (859) 323-6525 
Web: www.mc.uky.edu 
then click on “dentistry” 
Student dentists under faculty supervision 
provide a full range of dental services. 
Depending upon the amount of dental work 
needed, treatment may require appointments 
over a period of several months. Less expensive 
than dentist/oral surgeon in private practice 
and able to provide a payment plan. Dental 
insurance accepted. Call for pre-admission 
examination appointment. 

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MISSION LEXINGTON DENTAL CLINIC 
By appointment only: (859) 519-8157 
Sponsored by Calvary Baptist Church the clinic 
is staffed by volunteer dentists. who are offering 
their services to adults in Lexington with no- or 
low- income. 
NATHANIEL MISSION 
616 De Rode St 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 255-0062 
www.nathanielmission.org 
Sponsored by Nathaniel United Methodist 
Church, this clinic provides dental services 
to those without insurance or government 
assistance that live in the South Broadway 
area of Lexington. Contact the Mission for area 
limits. They also have a free Veterinary Clinic 
REFUGE MINISTRIES MEDICAL CLINICS 
Southland Christian Church 
Tel. (859) 225-4325 Appointment is required. 
www.refugeministriesky.org/ 
REFUGE MINISTRIES-JESSAMINE COUNTY 
CLINIC 
215 East Maple Street, 
Nicholasville, KY 40356 
Monday - Thursday: 6-9 p.m. 
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: closed 

Alternative Therapies 
REVISIONS – New Perspectives for 
Life-Spirit 
Transformational Consultant, Motivational 
Speaker and Life Coach with over 30 years 
Virginia Drake of experience in social work and education. 
120 Angell Ave. After experiencing a massive heart attack, 
Versailles, KY 40383 Ms. Drake conducted years of research into 
Tel. (859) 227-2501 the electromagnetic field that carries energy 
Email: revisions111@adelphia.net into the body and the past. Ms Drake provides 
private and group consultations that address the 
relationships between energy fi elds, negative 
thought processes and chronic illnesses. 
Consultations create the foundation for better 
health and positive thinking. 

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ARTEMESIA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE 
AND WELLNESS CENTER LLC 
Kathleen Fluhart 
296 Southland Drive 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 402-2430 
www.artemesiaweb.com 
Artemesia has a full service Chinese medicine 
clinic offering classical acupuncture, Chinese 
herbs, moxabustion, cupping, and qigong. 
Artemesia also has well trained yoga instructors 
who specialize in gentle yoga. Please stop by 
and visit the clinic or check us out on the web at 
www.artemesiaweb.com. 
MIDWAY CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE 
MEDICINE 
Jim Roach, M.D., and Kim Clawson, M.D. 
129 South Winter St. 
Midway, KY 40347 
Tel. (859) 846-4445 
The clinic focuses on prevention, anti-aging, 
nutrition, family, and bioidentical hormones. 
METTA YOGA STUDIO 
145 Burt Road, Suite 9 
Lexington, Kentucky 40503 
Contact: 
Jan Byrd, RYT 
Tel. 859-361-8523 
Romi Kalova, RYT, MT 
Tel. 859-333-0183 
At Metta Yoga Studio we bring the practice 
of yoga to everyone, regardless of age and 
physical condition or ability, who desires a 
stronger body, more ease of movement, and the 
many associated healing effects experienced 
from the strengthening of muscle and bone. 
Our instructors are trained and educated with 
the knowledge required to personally assess 
each person’s individualized and unique needs. 
Through the use of props, such as chairs, 
bolsters, blankets, blocks, belts, sandbags and 
more, each student is instructed on how to 
safely and comfortably bring more movement 
and strength into the body, resulting in the 
confidence and freedom to experience daily life 
at its fullest. 
WAYSMEET HEALING ARTS CENTER 
122 Main Street 
Berea, KY 40403 
Tel. (859) 986-0098 
Web: www.waysmeet.net 
Waysmeet Healing Arts Center is a non-profit 
that provides funding for comp-limentary and 
alternative approaches to health for people with 
financial need. Services include but are not 
limited to acupuncture, massage therapy, yoga, 
and counseling. Current funding is specifi c to 
patients, families, and caregivers touched by 
cancer. 

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Medication Assistance Medication Assistance 
Pharmacies That Deliver 


HUBBARD AND CURRY 
2387 Professional Heights Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 278-8408 
Fills Mediplanners 
NORTHSIDE PHARMACY 
211 E. New Circle Rd. 
Lexington, KY 
Tel. (859) 299-2551 
Compounding pharmacy with free delivery in the 
city of Lexington. 
WHEELER PHARMACY 
336 Romany Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 266-1131 
THE PHARMACY SHOP 
455 A Southland Drive 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 278-7282 
Fills Mediplanners 
Compounding pharmacy with a limited delivery 
area. Call for delivery fee. 
Medication Consultants 
OPTIMED SENIOR CARE MEDICATON 
MANAGEMENT SERVICE 
John M. Brislin, President 
P.O. Box 25163 
Lexington, KY 40524-5163 
Tel. (859) 271-8677, or 
Toll Free: (800) 255-4553 
Toll Free Fax: (866) 861-8841 
Email: johnuky@alltel.net 
Web: www.nvo.com/pcsworld 
OptiMed provides a geriatric pharmacist 
specialist for medication management services. 
Seniors take multiple medications from multiple 
doctors. Often these drugs can interact with 
each other and cause unwanted side-effects 
in seniors. 28% of seniors’ hospital admissions 
are due to medication related problems. 25% 
of seniors entering nursing homes must do 
so because of medication related problems. 
OptiMed provides a board certified geriatric 
consultant pharmacist to work with the senior’s 
physician(s), the senior, and their family, to 
Optimize Medications. By reducing the number 
and dosage of medications seniors take and 
improving compliance, the senior can stay 
independent in their home, apartment, or senior 
living community longer. 

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Health Information: 
www.healthfinder.gov 
www.medlineplus.org 
www.aoa.dhhs.gov 
www.nih.go 

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Assistance Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 
Physical and Occupational Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 
Speech and Language Pathology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 
Hearing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 - 51 
Vision Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 - 53 
Disease Specific Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 - 56 
Tips for Long Distance Caregiving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 
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Checklist for the Caregiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 
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Assistance Options Assistance Options 
There are many forms of assistance available in our community. The primary goal of these resources is to 
enable a person to function as independently as possible in the home, school, work, and in the community. 
Assistance services are provided in outpatient therapy clinics, hospitals, home health, and schools. This 
process is often referred to as rehabilitation of physical and mental health needs. Some characteristics of 
assistance or rehabilitation available include the following: 

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A Team Approach: The rehabilitation process is a team effort that may involve a family, a physician, a 
physical therapist, an occupational therapist, a nurse, a dietician, a speech-language therapist, a social 
worker, and a psychologist. The intensity of services always varies according to the individual needs and 
goals of the person receiving services. Each member of the rehabilitation team plays a different role: 
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Physical therapists: Physical therapists, or PT, design a treatment plan that will maximize your movement 
and function. Using techniques such as exercise, neuro-developmental techniques, muscle re-education 
and modalities, Physical Therapists attempt to build on strengths while teaching a person to compensate 
for limitations. 
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Occupational Therapists: Occupational therapists, or OT, work to improve the person’s ability to perform 
basic self-care activities such as eating, dressing, and bathing. They also help the person to improve his or 
her complex fine motor skills ranging from household activities to returning to a job. Occupational therapists 
use techniques to improve balance, endurance, and the functional use of the trunk, arms, and hands. 
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Speech-Language Pathologists: Speech-Language Pathologists focus on all areas of communication 
and oral-motor function. They help the person speak, understand spoken words, read, write, and 
communicate with alternate methods such as augmentative or electronic communication devices as 
necessary. In addition, the Speech-Language Pathologists concentrate on cognitive retraining for patients 
who have difficulty with thought processes. 
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Case Managers/Care Managers/Social Workers: Case managers, care managers, or social workers 
serve as a vital communication link between the patient, his or her family, and the healthcare team. They 
can help you develop a care plan, and they provide counseling and identify community resources and 
social services as needed. They also ensure that your treatment plan is in compliance with your insurance 
coverage. 
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Psychologists: Psychologists provide evaluation, counseling, and testing services. They ensure that the 
patient’s emotional, cognitive, and psychological needs are addressed. Together, the rehabilitation team 
works to provide an integrated program of care centered on the individual’s needs. Early rehabilitation and 
assistance can impact quality of life and future independence. 
Physical and Occupational Therapy 
CARDINAL HILL REHABILITATION Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, a non-profit 
HOSPITAL CARF-accredited 108-bed facility, treats more 
2050 Versailles Rd. than 8,000 patients of all ages each year from 
Lexington, KY 40504 Kentucky and surrounding states. Cardinal Hill, 
Tel. (859) 254-5701 
Web: www.cardinalhill.org 
founded in 1950, is dedicated to treating the 
physical rehabilitative needs of individuals with 
traumatic and disabling conditions and assisting 
them in achieving maximum independence. 
Cardinal Hill Homecare serves Fayette, 
Madison, Jessamine, Woodford, and Franklin 
counties. Outpatient therapy is also available 
for all ages. 

Tip: Area home health agencies, nursing homes, and medical centers offer occupational and physical therapy 
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Speech and Language Pathology Speech and Language Pathology 
UK COMMUNICATION DISORDERS CLINIC 

900 South Limestone 
Charles T. Wethington Bldg, Room 110 
Lexington, KY 40536 

Tel. (859) 257-7918 

This clinic diagnoses and treats speech and 
language disorders. Services are available 
to patients of all ages with diffi culties in 
communication resulting from hearing, speech, 
language, swallowing, and voice disorders. 
In addition to the outpatient clinic, a graduate 
student-run speech-language pathology clinic is 
also housed in this space. 

Hearing Assistance 
COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS KENTUCKY 
CLINIC 
3rd Floor 
740 South Limestone 
University of Kentucky 
Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0284 
Patient appointments: 859-257-3390 
Fax: 859-323-5951 
The Audiology Program offers a full range of 
audiology services. Audiological tests include 
basic and advanced diagnostic testing, including 
hearing evaluation, electrophysiological 
assessment and balance assessment 
for both pediatric and adult patients. The 
neuroaudiology program provides patients 
with diagnostic services of auditory processing 
disorders. A comprehensive rehabilitation 
program is available which includes assistive 
listening devices and hearing aid evaluation, 
consultation and fitting. Additionally, there is 
a comprehensive cochlear implant program 
providing services to patients of all ages. 
HEAR NOW 
Starkey Hearing Foundation 
6700 Washington Ave. S. 
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 
Tel. (800) 648-HEAR (4327) 
Web: www.sotheworldmayhear.org 
Provides hearing aids to low income hearing 
impaired. Must have documented hearing loss. 
Covers cost of hearing aids and molds. Contact 
your audiologist. 
Application available online. Hear Now collects 
hearing aids for recycling purposes. 
KENTUCKY COMMISSION ON THE DEAF 
AND HARD OF HEARING 
632 Versailles Road 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
TTY/VOICE (800) 372-2907 
www.kcdhh.ky.gov 
The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and 
Hard of Hearing provides referral and advocacy 
services to the Commonwealth’s deaf and 
hard of hearing consumers. The agency also 
offers assistive communications equipment 
to consumers who qualify through the 
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KENTUCKY RELAY SERVICE 
TTY/ASCII: (800) 648.6056 
Voice: (800) 648.6057 
Speech-to-Speech: (888) 244.6111 
Spanish-to-Spanish: (866) 490.4403 
Or dial 711 nationwide 
Web: www.hamiltonrelay.com 
Statewide relay service available to link deaf 
or hearing impaired persons to the hearing 
community. Also operates Spanish translation 
service. Operates 24 hours/7 days per week. 
LEXINGTON HEARING AND SPEECH 
CENTER 
162 N. Ashland Ave. 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 268-4545 
Web: www.lhscky.org 
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center (LHSC) 
strives to ensure no one becomes defi ned by 
a communication delay or disorder. Services 
provided include hearing consultation, hearing 
aid fittings, speech and language evaluations, 
and other continuing hearing care services. 
Hearing evaluations cost $90 - some private 
insurances are accepted. Appointments are 
scheduled 3-4 weeks from initial call. 
LEXINGTON LIONS CLUB 
Hearing & Speech Action Committee 
858 Ridgeview Dr. 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502) 848-0634 
Contact Person: Janis Friend 
The Lexington Lions Club will provide one 
new in-the-ear hearing aid to income eligible 
individuals, primarily senior citizens for whom 
no other resources are available. Application 
must be accompanied by an up-to-date hearing 
evaluation. There will be a charge, not to 
exceed $50 for fitting of the hearing aid. 

Vision Assistance 
BLUEGRASS COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, INC. 

1093 South Broadway, Suite 1220 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 259-1834 
Email: bgcb@qx.net 
Web: web.qx.net/bgcb 


Information and referral, peer counseling, 
educational and social activities, advocacy, and 
monthly newsletter. Also, information on aids 
and appliances to help cope with loss of vision. 
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CENTRAL KENTUCKY RADIO EYE INC. 
1733 Russell Cave Road 
Lexington, KY 40505 
Tel. (859) 422-6390 
Web: www.radioeye.org 
This radio service reads newspapers and 
magazines over a special radio frequency that 
can be heard only on pre-tuned one-station 
receivers. Anyone who has difficulty reading 
fine print can be qualified for the service by a 
doctor, nurse, social worker, or other health 
care professional. The radio is loaned to you 
for a one time fee of $25. If you are unable to 
pay the fee, please call about free receivers. 
Broadcasts will reach 14 counties in the 
Bluegrass. 
KENTUCKY OFFICE FOR THE BLIND 
153 Patchen Dr., Suite 17 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. (859) 246-2111, 
or Toll Free: (800) 291-8424 
Web: www.blind.ky.gov 
This agency helps individuals who are 
experiencing difficulties with daily living activities 
or employment because of substantial vision 
impairment, which cannot be corrected by 
conventional glasses or lenses. Services can 
be provided at no cost to eligible individuals, 
however individuals may choose to participate in 
the cost of services. 
KENTUCKY VISION PROJECT 
Salvation Army 
736 West Main St. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 252-7706, Ext. 305 
Web: www.kyeyes.org 
The Kentucky Vision Project takes applications 
through the Salvation Army and schedules 
eye exams for low-income individuals with 
participating doctors. Glasses can be provided 
through the doctor’s office for a cost of $25. 
Applicants must meet income guidelines, 
provide verification of income, and must not 
have had an eye exam within the last 12 
months. Application available on website. 
LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 
Outreach Services and Book Buddies 
Tel. (859) 231-5519 
Cable Channel 20 
Tel. (859) 231-5577 
Web: www.lexpublib.org 
The library offers large print books, audio books, 
and hosts discussion groups in the community. 
The library’s Cable Channel 20 has programs 
in which various books are read aloud. The 
Lexington Herald-Leader 
is read aloud Monday 
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LIONS CLUB EYEGLASS PROGRAM 

Lexington-Fayette County Health Department 
Environmental Health and Protection Unit 
333 Waller Ave., 4th Floor 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 231-9791, ext. 237 

SENIOR EYE CARE PROGRAM 

Eye Care America 

P.O. Box 429098 
San Francisco, CA 94142 
Tel. Toll Free (800) 222-3937 
Web: www.eyecareamerica.org 
The health department works with the Lions 
Club to provide eyeglasses for those who cannot 
afford them in Fayette County. A volunteer 
Lions Club representative will determine if you 
are eligible for the program and will review your 
application. The process can take 6-8 weeks. 
You may call and request an application, or pick 
one up at the health department. If you are not 
a Fayette County resident, contact your local 
health department. 

This program refers seniors 65 or older, who 
no longer have access to an ophthalmologist. 
Clients are referred to a local eye doctor who 
volunteers medical eye services, including 
diabetes and glaucoma eye care. There is no 
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Disease Specific Support Services Disease Specific Support Services 
COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES OF 
KENTUCKY 
Statewide Office 
10216 Taylorsville Rd., Suite 900 
Louisville, KY 40299 
502-261-8327 
Toll Free: 888-336-3611 
Fax: 502-261-8346 
Web: www.chcofky.org 
Community Health Charities of Kentucky 
provides programs and services to aid 
and educate families affected by a host of 
devastating diseases and conditions. Services 
include funding for medical research, public 
education, advocacy and patient support 
services. Contact the agency for more 
information about available services. 
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 
Tel. (859) 225-1212 
If outside Fayette County, 
call Toll Free: (800) 467-8019 
Web: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org 
Provides pamphlets and information about 
alcoholics anonymous meetings. Also has a 
public information bureau. Telephone lines are 
available 24 hours per day. 
AL-ANON/ALATEEN 
845 Lane Allen Road 
Lexington, KY 4050 
Tel. (859) 277-1877 
Provides support and information for family and 
friends of people with alcoholism. 
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 
Greater Kentucky & Southern Indiana 
Chapter 
Lexington Regional Office 
1065 Dove Run Rd., Suite 2 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 266-5283 
Helpline: (800) 272-3900 
Web: www.alz.org/kyin 
Provides support groups, the Safe Return 
program, educational materials, a quarterly 
newsletter and Best Friends Respite for persons 
with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders 
and their caregivers. 
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE 
RESEARCH CENTER 
101 Sanders-Brown Building 
800 South Limestone Street 
University of Kentucky 
Lexington, KY 40536-0230 
Tel. (859) 323-6040 
Web: www.uky.edu/coa 
One of 29 national research centers funded 
by the National Institute on Aging. Provides 
research opportunities, educational programs 
and information to families, health care 
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 
1504 College Way 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 276-3223 
Web: www.cancer.org 
Through education and service programs, the 
American Cancer Society seeks to serve the 
needs and inquiries of cancer patients, their 
families and friends, and the general public. 
Sponsors many support groups and help 
services. 
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION 
Tel. (888) 342-2383 
Web: www.diabetes.org 
Provides literature about diabetes, as well as 
information about programs, educators, and 
doctors in your area. 
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION 
PO Box 9067 
Louisville, KY 40209 
Tel. (502) 363-2652, 
or Toll Free: (800) LUNG-USA 
Web: www.kylung.org 
Provides educational programs in schools, 
hospitals, health departments, businesses and 
communities. The agency also works to fight 
lung disease locally through support of medical 
research and professional training. 
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION 
2908 Brownsboro Rd., Ste 117 
Louisville, KY 40206-3506 
Tel. (800) 633-5335 
Web: www.arthritis.org 
Offers educational literature, support and self-
help groups, and special programs. Referrals 
to Rheumatologists available. Open 8:30-
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. $20 for 
membership, no cost for literature. 
BREAST HEALTH COORDINATOR, 
COMMUNITY EDUCATION, 
CENTRAL BAPTIST HOSPITAL 
1740 Nicholasville Road 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 260-6413; for mammography appts., 
(859) 260-6050 
Web: www.centralbap.com 
Breast health education, mammograms and 
breast ultrasounds are available through this 
office. Call for further information. 

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KIDNEY HEALTH ALLIANCE OF KENTUCKY 
1517 Nicholasville Rd., Suite 203 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 277-8259 
Web: www.khaky.org 
KHAKY serves kidney disease patients and 
their families, and works to increase 
awareness and early detection of chronic kidney 
disease. KHAKY offers a nutritional supplement 
program for dialysis patients, emergency 
financial assistance to patients, and educational 
and enjoyable patient activities, KHAKY also 
provides speakers on kidney disease, free 
kidney health screenings for civic, school, and 
church events, and an employer-sponsored 
kidney health screening program. KHAKY 
works with DonateLifeKY to promote organ 
donation. 
THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY 
Kentucky & Southern Indiana Chapter 
836 Euclid Avenue, Suite 303 
Lexington, KY 40502 
859.226.0764 
toll free 866.775.8375 
Fax 859.226.0786 
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is 
committed to providing support to patients and 
families dealing with a blood cancer diagnosis. 
LLS offers various services following the 
diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma. 
LLS provides free educational materials 
specific to blood cancers to assist patients in 
becoming educated about their disease and 
treatment options. Talking with another patient 
or family member who has been through the 
same diagnosis/ treatment process is available 
through our First Connection Program and 
support groups are also available to patients 
and family members in need of support. 
Financial assistance is available (up to $500 
per year) to individuals being treated for a 
blood cancer. LLS exists to assist survivors in 
managing their disease. 
NATIONAL STROKE ASSOCIATION 
Tel. (800) 787-6537 
Web: www.stroke.org 
A resource center that provides information 
on stroke, including prevention, recovery, and 
rehabilitation. 
KENTUCKY PARKINSON’S DISEASE 
INFORMATION and REFERRAL CENTER 
740 S. Limestone Street, L445 
Lexington, KY 40536-0284 
859-257-APDA (2732) 
Toll Free: 866-554-APDA 
Email: APDAinKY@uky.edu 
Web: www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/apda 
The center works to assist any patient 
diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, their 
families, caregivers, healthcare providers 
and community at large through education, 
support groups, physician referrals, informative 
newsletters and much more. Contact the center 
for more information on available services or to 
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Tips for Long Distance Caregiving Tips for Long Distance Caregiving 
o 
Schedule a visit if you have not done so recently. 
o 
Assess your loved one’s situation. In what areas does he or she need help? 
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Is the refrigerator stocked with healthy, appropriate foods? 
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Are there piles of bills or unopened mail? 
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Do friends and neighbors regularly visit your loved one? 
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Is the house clean and well-kept? 
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Is your loved one maintaining a personal care routine? 
o 
Put financial and legal documents in order: 
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Bank statements and tax returns 
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Insurance policies • Birth certificates 
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Funeral arrangements • Advance directives 
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Durable power of attorney • Legal planning documents 
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Social Security, Medicare, and other insurance cards 
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Ask a friend or relative to check in on your loved one regularly. 
o 
Save a few vacation or personal days and some money in case of a family emergency. 
o 
Utilize local services and resources: 
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Home health agencies • Senior Centers 
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Adult Day Service Programs • Homebound meal delivery 
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Senior transportation services • Friendly Visitor programs 
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Geriatric Care Managers: 
After determining your loved one’s needs, a care manager will locate and manage community 
resources. Contact the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers: www. 
caremanager.org or (520) 881-8008 
• 
National Family Caregiver Support Program: 
This program is designed to support caregivers and enhance quality of life through support groups, 
respite services, financial assistance, and other resources. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging or 
use the ElderCare Locator: www.eldercare.gov or (800) 677-1116. 
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Develop a regular system of communication with your loved one. 
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Take care of yourself. Recognize your limitations and be sure your needs are being met. 
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Discuss needs with other family members and ask for help. 
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Attend a support group or educational program in your area. 
Information adapted from the following resources: 

www.caregiver.org • www.alz.org • www.ec-online.net • UK ElderCare 

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Information and Assistance Information and Assistance 
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ELDERCARE 
900 South Limestone St., Suite 305 
Lexington, KY 40536 
Tel. (859) 323-4600 
www.rgs.uky.edu/aging/eldercare 
UK Elder Care program is offered as a free 
benefit for UK faculty, staff, retirees, and their 
spouses and family members who provide care 
to an older adult family member or friend. A 
gerontological counselor will locate resources 
in any area of Kentucky or the U.S. as often as 
necessary. Confi dential consultation/counseling, 
support groups, seminars/workshops, among 
other services are provided as part of UK 
Benefits. 
BLUEGRASS AREA NATIONAL FAMILY 
CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM 
Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging 
Bluegrass Area Development District Office 
699 Perimeter Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. (859) 269-8021, or Toll Free: (866) 2290018 
Information and assistance in locating and 
obtaining services for caregivers, caregiver 
counseling, caregiver training, financial 
assistance with respite care, medical equipment 
and other supplies. 
UNITED WAY 2-1-1 INFORMATION AND 
REFERRAL CALL CENTER 
2480 Fortune Dr., Suite 250 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 313-LINK (5465) or Dial 2-1-1 
Web: www.uwbg.org 
United Way 211 provides information about 
health and human services (i.e. food pantries) 
as well as support groups addressing issues on 
domestic violence, infectious diseases, specific 
medical conditions, addictions, bereavement, 
divorce, family relationships, and more. This 
is a phone service; no walk-ins please. For 
complete listing of area support groups 
please call United Way 2-1-1 
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 
Greater Kentucky & Southern Indiana Chapter 
Lexington Regional Office 
1065 Dove Run Rd., Suite 2 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 266-5283 
Helpline: (800) 272-3900 
Web: www.alz.org/kyin 
Provides 24- hour Helpline, support groups, 
the Medic Alert + Safe Return® program, 
educational materials and programs, and 
Best Friends Day Center for persons with 
Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders and 
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JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES (JFS) 
1050 Chinoe Rd., Suite 302 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 269-8244 
Web: www.jewishlexington.org 
Services primarily focused on the Central 
Kentucky Jewish community through referrals 
to community resources and provision of 
psychosocial supportive services that include 
assessments, crisis intervention, case 
management, advocacy, family life education, 
as well as educational programming in the 
community. 
HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS 
2312 Alexandria Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 276-5344, or 
Toll Free: (800) 876-6005 
Web: www.hospicebg.org 
Services are provided to anyone in the 
community who has experienced a loss, 
including those who have experienced sudden 
loss or the suicide of a loved one. Programs and 
counseling are available to people of all ages at 
no charge. 
ALZHElMER’S DISEASE CENTER (ADC) 
Sanders-Brown Center on Aging 
101 Sanders-Brown Building 
University of Kentucky 
Lexington, KY 40536-0230 
www.mc.uky.edu/coa/ADRC/adrc.htm 
(859) 229-5922 (BRAIN AUTOPSY/DONATION 
HOTLINE) 
(859) 323-6040 
(859) 323-2866 (Fax) 
rdavi3@email.uky.edu 
The Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Sanders-
Brown Center on Aging is one of 30 programs 
federally funded by the National Institute on 
Aging. The primary focus of these centers is 
research into the cause, treatment, and cure for 
Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to research, the 
ADC provides a variety of programs including 
information and referral, a memory disorders 
clinic, and family and caregiver support services. 

Networking Groups 
BLUEGRASS AGING CONSORTIUM 

Bluegrass Aging Consortium meets the first Tuesday of each month, and consists of individuals interested 
in the well being of older adults in our community. Sharing information is a large component of our efforts to 
educate and spread awareness of important events and issues. 

We also commit to advocating for the health, safety and well being of all aging adults, and to work together to 
enhance the prevention of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. 

Individuals are encouraged to participate in the following subcommittees: 

1. Legislative Policy Updates 
2. Community Outreach/Speakers Bureau 
3. Elder Abuse and Neglect 
4. Professional Educational Development 
5. Health and Wellnes 
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BLUEGRASS CONTINUITY OF CARE ASSOCIATION 
(BCCA) 

c/o Accessible Home Health Care 
366 Waller Ave, Ste 112 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 313-5167 
accessible@windstream.net 

Contact: Bill Hughes, President 2008-2009 

BCCA is a professional 
organization made up of 
business leaders in the senior 
care market. Our members 
range from personal care in 
the home, skilled home health 
care provider, durable medical 
equipment companies, mobility 
specialist, fi nancial advisors, 
nursing home, assisted 
living and independent living 
providers. Our goal is to 
work together to provide our 
valuable seniors with trusted 
resources no matter what there 
needs. 

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LEX-CARE INC. 

498 Georgetown Street 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 233-7779 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND 

Lex-Care maintains a fund to assist people with fi nancial and 
material needs when no 
other source is available. People in need must be referred by 
a Lex-Care Member. The fund is supported solely by private 
contributions, which are received in response to Lex-Care’s 
weekly “Make a Difference” column in the Lexington Herald-
Leader. To receive assistance from this fund, a referral 
must come from a Lex-Care member. Once appropriate 
documentation is received a Lex-Care coordinator will review 
the request and determine the course of action. 
Following approval, the referral may be featured in the “Make 
a Difference” column. 
Prior to a referral being featured, written permission is 
required from the applicant. 
The fund is not appropriate for immediate financial needs as 
the referral process takes 6-8 weeks to complete. 

LEX-CARE RIDES 

Lex-Care provides transportation assistance to people who 
need a ride for 
legitimate, necessary reasons, when no other means are 
available. Bus, taxi or 
Wheels transportation may be paid for a specified period of 
time. 

DIAPER FUND 

Lex-Care purchases disposable diapers in bulk and 
distributes them to social service 
agencies in the community. Families in need of an 
emergency supply of diapers 
may contact Cardinal Valley Center, the Salvation Army, or 
the Gainesway Community Empowerment Center. 
For additional information, visit: http://www.lexcare.org 
Note: For additional caregiver support services, refer to 
the following sections: Disease-Specific Support Services, 
Counseling Services, Care at Home, and Adult Day Centers. 

For information regarding current support group meetings, 
times, dates, and locations, please contact United Way of the 
Bluegrass 2-1-1. 

Lex-Care is a not-for-profit 
organization established in 
1987 that brings together 
representatives 
from public, private, and 
religious organizations serving 
those in need. 
Acting as a coordinating body, 
Lex-Care strives to stand-in 
the gaps that exist in public 
services without forming new 
levels of bureaucracy. 
Lex-Care members, as 
volunteers, staff the positions 
required to allow Lex-Care 
to provide service to the 
Lexington community and 
surrounding areas through 3 
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Checklist for the Caregiver Checklist for the Caregiver 
• 
I am getting out/exercising at least once a week. 
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I am getting at least seven to nine restful hours of sleep each night. 
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I talk with or visit up to three friends or relatives weekly. 
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I keep annual dental and medical appointments. 
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I am taking only the medications as prescribed to keep up my health. 
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My legal and financial papers, including wills are in order and available. 
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I check a new resource regarding caregiving each week. 
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I am eating three balanced meals a day. 
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I have read and am aware of the Caregiver’s Bill of Rights. 
Caregiver’s Bill of Rights 
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Caregivers have the right to receive sufficient training in care giving skills along with accurate 
understandable information about the condition and needs of the care recipient. 
• 
Caregivers have the right to appreciation and emotional support for their decision to accept the challenge 
of providing care. 
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Caregivers have the right to protect their assets and financial future without severing their relationship with 
the care receiver. 
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Caregivers have the right to respite care during emergencies and in order to care for their own health, 
spirit, and relationships. 
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Caregivers have the right to expect all family members, both men and women, to participate in the care for 
aging relatives. 
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Caregivers have the right to provide care at home as long as physically, financially and emotionally 
feasible; however, when it is no longer feasible caregivers have the obligation to explore other alternatives, 
such as a residential care facility. 
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Caregivers have the right to temporarily alter their premises as necessary to provide safe and livable 
housing for care receivers. 
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Caregivers have to right to accessible and culturally appropriate services to aid in caring for aging care 
receivers. 
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Caregivers have the right to expect professionals, within their area of specialization, to recognize the 
importance of palliative (ease without curing) care and to be knowledgeable about concerns and options 
related to older people and caregivers. 
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Caregivers have the right to a sensitive, supportive response by employers in dealing with the unexpected 
or severe care needs. 
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Mental Health and Counseling Services Mental Health and Counseling Services 
THE BLUEGRASS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 
PROGRAM 
P.O. Box 55190 
Lexington, KY 40555 
Tel. 233-0657 or Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-800544-
2022 
Provides individuals and their dependent 
children who have experienced domestic 
violence with a temporary housing arrangement. 
The center also provides outreach counseling 
to non-residents of the shelter. An advocate 
is available to those hospitalized by family 
violence, and to those involved in legal action 
because of family violence. The crisis line 
is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to 
provide support, appropriate referrals as well as 
other emergency services to those who have 
experienced physical or emotional abuse by a 
partner. 
BLUEGRASS RAPE CRISIS CENTER 
P.O. Box 1603 
Lexington, KY 40588 
Crisis Line: (859) 253-2511 
Business Line: (859) 253-2615 
Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 
Web: www.bluegrassrapecrisis.org 
Serves a 17 county area with a full-range of 
services, including a 24-hour crisis line, medical 
advocacy, legal advocacy, crisis counseling, 
long term psychotherapy, consultation, and 
education. All services are free. 
BLUEGRASS REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH / 
MENTAL RETARDATION 
1351 Newtown Pike 
Lexington, KY 40511 
24 hour Crisis Line: (859) 253-2737, or (800) 
928-8000 
Web: www.bluegrass.org 
The mission of BRMH/MR is to assist individuals 
and families in the enhancement of their 
emotional and mental and physical well being 
by providing mental health, mental retardation/ 
developmental disabilities and substance abuse 
services. They operate the Comprehensive 
Care Centers, which are community mental 
health centers across the district. These centers 
are the point at which the outpatient mental 
health, mental retardation and substance abuse 
services are offered. A crisis stabilization center 
is available for short term crisis intervention for 
adults with severe and persistent mental illness. 
(859) 246-7201 
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY 
ILL (NAMI) 
Lexington Affiliate 
Tel. (859) 272-7891 
Winchester Affiliate 
Tel. (859) 737-3384 or (859) 808-0556 
Danville Affiliate 
Tel. (859) 236-3970 
Stanford Affiliate 
Tel. (606) 365-9920 
Web: www.nami.org 
NAMI is an organization designed to assist 
families, caregivers, and individuals whose 
life experience includes living with a persistent 
mental illness. They also help persons with 
mental illness acquire and use available 
supports and skills necessary to manage 
their symptoms and successfully return to the 
environment of their choice. 
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CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICE BUREAU 
1310 W. Main St. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Counseling and other services: (859) 253-1993 
Emergency Assistance: (859) 253-3339 
Web: www.cssblexington.org 
Individual, family, and group counseling to 
people of all religious denominations. Limited 
financial assistance. Sliding fee scale for 
counseling. No charge for emergency services. 
THE NEST, THE CENTER FOR WOMEN, 
CHILDREN, and FAMILIES 
530 North Limestone St. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 259-1974 
Web: www.cwcfky.org 
Resource agency for women of all ages on 
many areas of concern such as legal, health, 
financial, and recreational needs. It offers a wide 
variety of support groups, workshops, classes 
and special events. Parenting groups which 
often include grandparents raising grandchildren 
are also provided. Crisis counselor and social 
worker on staff. Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
weekdays. Most services are free. 
CENTRAL KENTUCKY BEHAVIORAL 
HEALTH 
1005 Wellington Way 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 219-2822 
Paragon Family Practice realizes that the health 
and well being of clients must include the mental 
and psychological aspects of health. In our fast 
paced day-to-day life, Paragon realizes that 
individual stressors can become problematic for 
one’s overall general health. The clinic provides 
nationally certified psychiatric nurse practitioners 
to address and treat these personal issues in a 
caring and respectful manner. Both children and 
adults can benefit from these services integrated 
into Paragon’s way of caring. 
CHARLES I. SCHWARTZ CHEMICAL 
DEPENDENCY CENTER 
627 W. Fourth St. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 246-7282 
Individualized residential treatment home for 
people with problems related to alcohol or drug 
abuse. Many services are available which focus 
on therapy where everyone helps each other. 
FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICE 
1321 Trent Blvd. Suite 1 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. (859) 233-0033 
Counseling services to individuals, couples, and 
families to help with problems such as stress, 
depression, and family conflicts. Services are 
provided by trained, skilled social workers. The 
office is situated on a bus line. Special programs 
for adult victims of child sexual abuse are also 
offered. Based on gross income of household. 
Medicare is accepted. Call for appointment. 
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NANCY GORDON, Licensed Clinical Social 
Worker (LCSW) 
Personal Counselor 
1064 Lake Front Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40517-2659 
Tel. (859) 245-6164 
Email: NGordon0406@aol.com 
Personal counseling for the challenges of 
mid-life and aging; court reports; and selected 
home visits. Help in dealing with issues such 
as: depression, loss of a spouse or other family 
member; onset of a major or chronic illness; 
retirement or job loss; becoming a caregiver; or 
impairment of mental or physical functioning. 
Provider for Medicare and other health plans. 
Call for a free consultation. 
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES (JFS) 
1050 Chinoe Rd., Suite 302 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 269-8244 
Web: www.jewishlexington.org 
Services primarily focused on the Central 
Kentucky Jewish community through referrals 
to community resources and provision of 
psychosocial supportive services that include 
assessments, crisis intervention, case 
management, advocacy, family life education, 
as well as educational programming in the 
community. 
MARY MCBRAYER, Licensed Clinical Social 
Worker (LCSW) 
520 E. Maxwell Street 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 233-3390, or (859) 233-3141 
Individual, couple, and family counseling to help 
mid-lifers, baby boomers, and elders relieve 
depression and stress, resolve grief issues, and 
resolve past and present life issues. Medicare 
and other health plans accepted. Residential 
visits possible. 
PSYCHIATRY OUTPATIENT CLINIC 
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 
3470 Blazer Pkwy. 
Lexington, KY 40509-1810 
Tel. (859) 323-6021 
Full range of mental health services including 
but not limited to comprehensive diagnostic 
evaluation, individual psychotherapy, group 
psychotherapy, comprehensive psychological 
testing, general consultation, and medication 
clinic. All outpatient services are by appointment 
only. Emergency care is available through the 
emergency room of the University of Kentucky 
Hospital 24 hours a day. 

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Case Managers/Care Coordinators Case Managers/Care Coordinators 
GARY C. STEWART, Ph.D., LICENSED 
PSYCHOLOGIST 
436 West Second St. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 252-2616 
Fax: (859) 253-0095 
Email: gary.stewart@insightbb.com 
Personal counseling for older adults and 
families, psychological assessment of cognitive 
functioning and mental abilities, and education 
on aging parents and issues of care giving. 
Counseling areas include retirement, loss of 
job, loss of spouse, loss of health and ability 
to remain independent, chronic illness or 
injury, anxiety and depression. Counseling 
for families includes dealing with care giving 
concerns, stress, conflict resolution, and 
grief. Psychological assessment includes 
mental status exams, cognitive screening, and 
guardianship evaluations. 
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY FAMILY 
CENTER 
Scoville Hall 
Lexington, KY 40506-0054 
Tel. (859) 257-7755 
Fax: (859) 323-3901 
University of Kentucky Family Center therapists 
work under UK faculty supervision. All faculty 
are licensed marriage and family therapists in 
the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Sliding scale 
fee based on family income. 
VET CENTER 
301 East Vine St., Suite C 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 253-0717 
Fax: (859) 281-4801 
Contact: Charlie Lindquist, MC 
Readjustment counseling for all combat 
veterans. Counseling also available for male 
and female veterans who experienced sexual 
trauma while in the military. Works with the 
Veterans Administration regarding benefits. 
HEALTHY AGING SOLUTIONS 
Nancy Derderian, MSN, RN 
6020 Damar Court 
Lexington, KY 40515 
Tel. (859) 263-3620 
Email: healthyaging@ windstream.net 
Geriatric Care Management for older adults at 
all levels of wellness. Services provided include 
geriatric nursing assessment, health education 
and counseling, referrals, management of 
chronic diseases, preventive care guidance, 
monitor medications and alternative therapies, 
transition planning, and evaluation of safety 
issues. The RN Care Manager will monitor 
care, communicate with health care providers 
regularly, provide a care plan and progress 
reports, and help clients to understand care 
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Errand and Other Services Errand and Other Services 
PARENTCARE KY 
337 East High St. 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 252-0817 
Email: cchurlburt@altell.net 
ParentCare KY is an independent professional 
geriatric care management service established 
in 1994 to assist older or disabled adults, 
their families or other concerned parties to 
realistically assess the client’s medical, social, 
emotional and practical day to day care 
management needs. We develop, implement 
and oversee personalized care plans that allow 
clients to live as fully and independently as 
possible. Our Case Managers are experienced 
professionals with degrees in nursing and 
advanced degrees in social work, special 
education and divinity. 
CLUTTER CUTTERS, LLC. 
611 Camino Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. 859-269-5019 or cell 859-533-7657 
Email: dmdiane@aol.com 
Contact Person: Diane A. Ivory 
Clutter Cutters will run errands or take a persons 
shopping, but the main purpose is to aid in 
downsizing. Clutter Cutters will do the total turnkey 
moving for the elderly from present home 
to Independent Living, Assisted Living and 
Personal Care Facilites, and to Nursing Homes. 
Will do furniture layout, help relocate furnishings 
not needed, pack, order movers and oversee, 
and unpack everything. Call for free estimate. 
OPTIONS -- OH MY! 
Beth Richardson, Life Events Coordinator 
Cell (859) 333-8239 
Email: beth@optionsohmy.com 
www.optionsohmy.com 
“Options-Oh My!” is a business that has passion 
for supporting people in achieving success in 
independence, quality of life, and organizing life 
changes. A Life Events Coordinator will handle 
your needs skillfully in an organized, motivated, 
focused, and solution-oriented manner. Services 
available fall into two categories: 1. Errands, 
Shopping, and Personal Assistant type tasks 
(chores).; 2. Coordinating Personal Projects. 
SENIOR OPTIONS 
P.O. Box 55338 
Lexington, KY 40505 
Tel. (859) 293-0388 
Senior Options provides a personal advocate for 
senior clients that encourages and challenges 
elders to continue an independent and fulfilling 
lifestyle. Our goal is to provide support to make 
that lifestyle possible. Seniors are encouraged 
and supported in continuing to make their own 
decisions thereby reinforcing positive self-
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PROFESSIONAL ERRAND AND DRIVING 
SERVICE – P.E.D.S. 

Fay Sellers 
Tel. (859) 221-5439 
Lexington, KY 
Email: pedslex@yahoo.com 

P.E.D.S. will drive you to doctor’s appointments 
and other tests and exams. P.E.D.S. will also 
drive you shopping, or will shop for you, take 
you to social occasions, religious services, and 
airport pickup and drop off. Need a prescription? 
P.E.D.S. will pick it up for you and deliver it 
right to your door. P.E.D.S. will run errands of 
all types. Fully insured and available for pricing 
consultations in person or by phone/email. 
Services available by appointment only. 
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Adult Day Centers / Respite Care Adult Day Centers / Respite Care 
Adult day programs provide adults who cannot function independently an opportunity for supervision, social 
interaction, and meaningful activity. Adult day programs are defined as social or medical models of care; 
medical models offer supervised medical care in addition to social activities and meals. Hours are generally 
Monday – Friday, 7:30-5:30, with some programming available on Saturday. 

Some questions to keep in mind when searching for the day center that meets your needs include the 
following: 

.. Is there a sliding fee scale? Are there additional fees not covered in the regular program costs? 
.. Is there transportation available to and from the site? Is there an extra charge? 
.. Is there after-hours respite care available? What is the cost? 
.. How many volunteers are there? 
.. Is there individualized programming and one-on-one activities? Do the activities accommodate personal 


preferences? Are they adult in nature? 
.. Are there group activities and outings? Are the activities age appropriate? 
.. What is the quality of meals and snacks? 
.. When appropriate, are participants encouraged to go to the bathroom? What is the toileting schedule? 
.. What are the programs’ emergency procedures? 
.. What is the mission statement and philosophy? How is the mission statement carried out in daily 

programming? 

BLUEGRASS AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 
ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS 

Anderson County Adult Day Center 
160 Township Square 
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 
Tel. (502) 839-3749 
Boyle County Adult Day Center 
569 Jean Drive 
Danville, KY 40422 
Tel. (859) 236-2070 
Clark Respite Program 
PO Box 151, 32 Meadow Street 
Winchester, KY 40392 
Tel. (859) 744-3235 
Active Day of Frankfort 
99 C. Michael Davenport Drive 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502) 875-7555 
Active Day of Georgetown 
100 ST. Luke Place, Suite B 
Georgetown, KY 40324 
Tel. (502) 863-7900 
Active Day of Lexington 
2432 Regency Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 278-2053 
Active Day of Richmond 
928 Commercial Drive, Suite 2 
Richmond, KY 40475 
(606) 625-9977 
Alzheimer’s Association– Exclusive to 
individuals with dementia The Best Friends 
Center 
1065 Dove Run Road, STE # 2 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 266-5283, ext. 27 

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Center for Creative Living Adult Day Health 
Care 
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department 
1530 Nicholasville Rd. (Lexington Senior Citizen 
Center) 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 278-6072, ext. 318 
Christian Care Communities Adult Day 
Center 
516 Maryland Ave. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 254-5300 
Web: www.ChristianCareCommunities.org 
Cardinal Hill Hospital Adult Day Health 
2050 Versailles Road 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 255-9303 
Franklin County Council on Aging Adult Day 
Center 
202 Medical Heights Drive 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502) 223-5794 
Garrard County Adult Day Center 
153 Farra Drive 
Lancaster, KY 40444 
Tel. (859) 792-6603 
Harrison County Adult Day Health Care 
216 Old Lair Road 
Cynthiana, KY 41031 
Tel. (859) 234-8110 

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Horizon Adult Health Care - Irvine 
178 Broadway Street 
Irvine, KY 40336 
(859) 623-4080 
Horizon Adult Health Care – Richmond 
292 South Second Street 
Richmond, KY 40475 
(859) 626-5226 
Jessamine Adult Day Program 
111 Hoover Blvd 
Nicholasville, KY 40356 
Tel. (859) 887-2208 
Mercer County Adult Day Care 
1475 Louisville Road 
Harrodsburg, KY 40330 
Tel. (859) 734-5187 
Powell Adult Day 
176 Twelfth Street 
Clay City, KY 40312 
(606) 663-0794 
Quest Adult Day Care 
204 W. Main Street 
Stanford, KY 40484 
Tel. (606) 365-3603 
Woodford County Adult Day Care 
285 Beasley Drive 
Versailles, KY 40383 
Tel. (859) 873-6871 

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HOME HEALTH AND HOME CARE SERVICES CHECKLIST 

You can hire an agency or individual person to provide assistance in the home. There are many private 
companies offering home care services and home health services. Whether you hire an agency or a private 
individual, ask questions to find out whether the special needs of the person needing care will be met in a safe 
and secure environment. Many agencies will ask you to define your level of assistance in terms of Activities 
of Daily Living (ADL’s) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL’s), so you should be familiar with 
the definitions. Activities of Daily Living include the ability to perform basic self-care tasks such as feeding, 
dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, ambulating, and transferring (moving from bed to chair). Instrumental 
Activities of Daily Living include the following self-care tasks: writing, reading, cooking, cleaning, shopping, 
laundry, climbing stairs, managing medication, and managing money. Here are some basic questions to 
consider when interviewing for outside help: 

QUESTIONS TO ASK AGENCY 

? 
Is the agency licensed (if required by law)? Is agency insured and bonded? 

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Does the agency cover the geographical area where the older adult resides? 

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Does the agency return your calls promptly? 

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How does the agency handle the complaint process? 

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What homemaker services does the agency provide (light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and 
shopping)? 

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If applicable, what health services does the agency provide to assist with personal care needs, 
occupational, physical, and/or speech therapy? 

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What are the fees and payment schedule for specific services? Are services limited to a minimum number 
of hours per day or week? Do they offer a sliding fee scale? Will they provide you with a written statement 
of fees and billing procedures? 

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Does the agency accept Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance as reimbursement for payment? 

? 
Is the staff carefully screened (criminal background check performed, licensed if applicable, experienced 
and/or trained to provide care in the home)? 

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What is the availability of services, including evenings, nights and weekends? Is there back-up? 

? 
Are references available? 

QUESTIONS WHEN HIRING AN INDIVIDUAL PROVIDING HOME CARE 

? 
Has the individual relevant work experience and references? Do the references indicate good job 
performance, punctuality, and dependability? 

? 
Is he/she willing to do the tasks you have specified needed in the home? 

? 
Is the person clean, neat and, appropriately dressed? 

? 
Does the person seem interested and motivated in caring for older adults? 

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Can the individual make a commitment for a specific length of time (several months, years)? 

? 
Does the person show good judgment when questioned about handling emergency situations? 

? 
Does the person have reliable transportation? Ask for a copy of his/her driving record from the state 
Department of Motor Vehicles. 

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ACCESSIBLE HOME HEALTH CARE 
OF THE BLUEGRASS 
366 Waller Ave, Ste 112 
Lexington, KY 40504 
(859) 313-5167 
accessible@windstream.net 
www.accessiblehhc.com 
Central Kentucky’s best in-home care company 
providing trained, experienced and investigated 
home health aides to assist you with personal care 
to enhance your independence. We also assist with 
meals, medication reminders, light housekeeping, 
companionship and more. We assist seniors as well 
as those with ALS, MS, Alzheimer’s, and post op 
surgery patients to remain at home in a safe, healthy 
environment. 
BEVERLY’S ANGELS, LLC 
379 Stoner Ave. 
Paris, KY 40361 
Tel. (859) 987-0077 
Email: beverlysangels@yahoo.com 
In-home assistance to seniors and others recovering 
from accidents or illnesses. Services include joyful 
companionship, meal preparation, housekeeping, 
laundry, shopping and personal care. Family-based 
business with years of personal experience helping 
others. Affordable prices. Serving Bourbon, Scott, 
Fayette, Clark, Harrison, Nicholas, and Montgomery 
counties. 
BLUEGRASS MEDICAL STAFFING 
80 Codell Dr., Ste. 120 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 245-0701 
Bluegrass Medical Staffing is a locally owned and 
operated, licensed agency providing non-skilled services 
in the home, including personal care assistance, 
housekeeping, shopping and errands, meal preparation 
and medication reminders. BMS also provides skilled 
and non-skilled services in licensed facilities, including 
Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and 
Certified Nursing Assistant. Our service area includes 
Fayette and surrounding Counties. 
COMFORT KEEPERS 
3323 Partner Place Suite 4 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 224-1124 Fax: (859) 224-1127 
Email: kathyacres@comfortkeepers.com 
Web: www.comfortkeepers.com 
Assisted living in the privacy and comfort of your own 
home. Choose from a variety of services, including 
in-home companionship care, meal preparation, 
light housekeeping, errand services, transportation, 
medication reminders, personal care, hospital sitting, 
bath visits, emergency response systems, and more. 
You have the flexibility of choosing any or all of these 
services and Comfort Keepers will tailor a package to fit 
your needs. Services are available 
24/7 – 365 days each year. Caregivers are Comfort 
Keeper employees – screened, bonded and insured. 
COMFORCARE SENIOR SERVICES 
169 E. Reynolds Rd., Suite 204A 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel: (859) 971-2502 
Email: lexingtonky@comforcare.com 
Web: www.ComForcare.com 
ComForcare has solutions. We provide assistance in 
meeting all the daily needs of the homebound individual, 
from companionship to meal preparation, from hands-on 
personal care to 24-hour supervision. Our highly trained 
professional caregivers will develop an individualized 
action plan perfectly suited to the needs of every client. 
Every ComForcare employee is meticulously screened 
with our rigorous seven-step hiring process, and is 
licensed, bonded and insured. Call today for a free, no 
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EXTRA CARE PRIVATE DUTY Private duty nursing service that provides around the 
NURSING SERVICES clock coverage in home or in a health care facility. Care 
2312 Alexandria Dr. includes non-medical services for people who are not ill 
Lexington, KY 40504-3277 but may need help with daily tasks due to the problems 
Tel. (859) 296-0513, or Toll Free: (800) of aging, chronic conditions or disabilities. Skilled nursing 
876-6005 is also available to address medical issues. Extra Care 
After hours: (859) 335-2752 staff will assist in determining client’s specific needs and 
www.hospicebg.org level of care. 
FAITH IN ACTION: ELDER People in the community volunteer with older adults in 
OUTREACH Fayette and Scott County in order to help them maintain 
1530 Nicholasville Rd. their independence. Trained volunteers help with non-
Lexington, KY 40503 medical activities, such as small household chores, 
(859) 252-1365 running errands, respite care, minor home maintenance, 
Program Coordinator: (859) 309-1483 telephoning, and visiting. 
www.faithinactionelderoutreach.com 


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HOME HELPERS 
650 Kennedy Road 
Lexington, KY 40511 
Tel. (859) 381-8996 
Home Helpers helps you maintain your independence. 
Home Helpers provides seniors with that little extra help 
in managing their everyday lives. Our experienced and 
well-trained staff offers that caring touch of a friend. 
Our professional staff provides trusted, affordable, and 
courteous service specializing in non-medical, in-home 
companion and personal care for elderly, new mothers, 
and those recuperating from illness. Our staff is insured 
and bonded. Once a day or once a week service by 
professionals who are dependable, convenient, and best 
of all, affordable. 
HOME INSTEAD 
169 E. Reynolds Rd., Suite 101 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. (859) 273-0085 
Web: www.homeinstead.com 
HOME INSTEAD 
2225 Lawrenceburg RD 
Building A, Suite 4 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502) 352-7272 
A service that provides much needed non-medical 
services to mature citizens and their families. Home 
Instead provides a full range of non-medical services 
to help individuals remain independent and at home as 
long as possible. Services include: companionship, light 
housekeeping, personal care, meal preparation, errands, 
and shopping, incidental trans portation, and home care 
services. Caregivers are carefully matched with clients to 
assure the utmost compatibility and service. 
HOMECARE 
Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging 
699 Perimeter Dr 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. (859) 266-6873 or (859) 269-8021 
State funded program available in all 17 counties 
of the Bluegrass Area Development District. This 
includes Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Estill, 
Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, 
Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, 
and Woodford. Provides homemakers (personal care 
and home management), home-delivered meals, 
chores (heavy housecleaning), escort services, respite 
for caregivers, and home repair services (limited to 
improving safety of the home). Eligibility determined by 
a formal assessment of ADLs and IADLs. Limited to 
individuals over 60 who are entering or seem likely to 
enter long term care facility for whom in-home services 
can be more appropriate and cost effective in response 
to the person’s needs. Clients are monitored through 
case management activities. Homecare has a sliding fee 
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MEALS ON WHEELS 
1530 Nicholasville Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 276-5391 
This service is provided to homebound persons in 
Fayette County. A home delivered hot noon meal, 
breakfast, cereal, milk and juice, and supper snack is 
provided Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 
12:30 p.m. Special diets can also be accommodated. 
Maximum cost is $25 per week for regular diet, $21.25 
for special diet. Call between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., 
Monday through Friday. 
MEDI-CALLS 
1055 Wellington Way #215 
Lexington, KY 40513 
Tel. (859) 422-4369 
Many patients find it difficult to leave their homes to seek 
medical attention. Medi-Calls, a division of Paragon 
Family Practice, has been the leading nurse practitioner 
provider of “in home” medical care in the Lexington area. 
Paragon has nationally certified nurse practitioners and 
an internal medicine physician with a special interest 
in geriatrics. The providers go into a patient’s home to 
evaluate and treat medical conditions and collaborate 
with home health agencies to ensure all aspects 
of care are met. Most home visits are made during 
regular business hours. There is also a 24-hour on-call 
number for questions and concerns. Call for an in-home 
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PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT 
PROGRAM 
VNA Nazareth Home Care 
711 McDowell Blvd. 
Bardstown, KY 40004 
Tel. (800) 633-9844 
(502) 349-5500 
State-funded program designed for persons over 18 on 
limited income with permanent, temporary, or recurring 
disability and functional loss of two or more limbs who 
require a personal care attendant to live independently. 
Must be a resident of specific counties (Fayette is 
one of 19) and capable of managing and supervising 
an attendant. The state pays $6.55 per hour towards 
attendant’s salary, and trains the disabled person to 
become an employer. 
SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM 
Bluegrass Community Action 
P.O. Box 738 
Frankfort, KY 40602 
Tel. (502) 695-4290, or Toll Free: (800) 
456-6571 
Senior Companion Program volunteers are people 60 
years and over who spend an average of 20 hours a 
week helping the homebound elderly. Volunteers serve 
in their own community providing help with personal 
care, preparing meals, running errands, escort, respite 
for primary caregivers and other helpful activities. There 
is no charge for this service. The Senior Companion 
Program provides free transportation and mileage 
reimbursement to all volunteers. Volunteers receive 
hourly stipends if income eligible. The Program receives 
funding from the Corporation of National and Community 
Service and local United Way agencies. Volunteers 
provide services in Anderson, Boyle, Fayette, Franklin, 
Garrard, Jessamine, Lincoln, Mercer, Scott and 
Woodford Counties. 
SENIORS ADVANTAGE IN-HOME 
CARE 
383 East Main Street 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Office: 859-543-2273 
Fax: 859-201-1150 
www.seniorsadvantage.com 
Seniors Advantage In-Home Care helps seniors to 
maintain their quality of life by providing exceptional 
companionship and assistance. Highly qualified 
caregivers are ready to help with personal care, 
dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, pet 
care and transportation. Equally important, Seniors 
Advantage’ caregivers offer a level of support and 
interaction that helps seniors to remain engaged in 
life, reducing their feelings of isolation and depression 
and encouraging activities that stimulate thinking and 
promote physical well-being. Caregivers are bonded, 
insured, thoroughly screened, professionally trained, and 
are monitored closely by a Case Coordinator. Services 
are tailored to suit your needs, and are available from 
1 to 24 hours per day. A FREE Consumer Homecare 
Packet is available by calling 859-543-2273. 
Senior Helpers 
3070 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 240 
Lexington, KY 40503 
859-296-2525 (Lexington Office) 
502-226-3393 (Frankfort Office) 
Fax: 859-296-2488 
www.seniorhelpers.com 
Senior Helpers is the perfect solution for seniors and others 
who aren’t ready to leave their home for an institutional 
setting, but need support to remain at home. We provide the 
senior with companionship and one-on-one human contact to 
reduce isolation and improve their quality of life. 
Our highly qualified and trained employee caregivers 
are bonded, insured and screened. They can provide 
companionship, bathing, dressing, grooming, light 
housekeeping, Alzheimer’s & dementia care, meal planning & 
preparation, running errands, medication reminders, laundry & 
linen and much more. Call 859-296-2488 or 502-226-3393 for 
a free in-home assessment. 
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VISITING ANGELS 

1450 North Broadway 
Lexington, KY 40505 
Tel. (859) 685-2190 

VISITING ANGELS 

137 East Main Street 
Suite J 
Georgetown, KY 40324 
Tel. (502) 863-3574 
www.visitingangels.com 

Visiting Angels is a non-medical home care and living 
assistance service which helps people to maintain their 
independence in familiar surroundings. By providing 
assistance with such things as meal preparation, 
errands and shopping, hygiene, light housekeeping, and 
respite care for families, Visiting Angels helps provide 
individuals with a choice about where and how to live 
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HOME HEALTH AGENCIES 

In order to offer Home Health services in Kentucky, Home Health Agencies must obtain a certificate of need and 
be licensed to serve a given geographic area. Only licensed agencies may be certified to receive Medicaid 
reimbursement for providing home health services. These are the only type of agencies that can offer “skilled” 
services. 

HOME HEALTH AGENCIES IN THE BLUEGRASS 

Agency Name 
Medicaid/ 
Medicare 
Live-ins 
24-Hour 
Care 
Sitters/ 
Respite Care 
Homemaker 
IV 
Therapy 
Medical 
Equipment 
Waiver 
Services 
Saint Joseph American Nursing 
Care 
3080 Harrodsburg Rd. 
Suite 104 
Lexington, KY 40503 
(859) 224-1979, (800) 950-1418 
americannursingcare.com 
X X X X X X X 
Caretenders of the Bluegrass 
2432 Regency Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
(859) 276-5369, or (800) 866-0633 
almost-family.com 
X X X X X X X 
Central Baptist Hospital 
Home Health Services 
278 Southland Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
(859) 260-6569, or 
(800) 489-3002 
bhsi.com 
X X X X X X X 
Family Home Health Care 
425 Lewis Hargett Circle 
Lexington, KY 40503 
(859) 224-1024 
(800) 446-0210 
www.familyhhc.com 
X X X X X X 
Lifeline Home Health Care 
155 W. Tiverton Way, Suite 170 
Lexington, KY 40503 
(859) 272-9787, or 
(800) 546-9599 
lhcgroup.com 
X X X X X X 
Nurses Registry and Home Health 
1420 N. Broadway 
Lexington, KY 40505 
(859) 255-4411, or 
(800) 444-3599 
nursesregistry.com 
X X X X X X X 
Gentiva Home Health 
2020 Liberty Rd. 
Suite 115 
Lexington, KY 40505 
(859) 252-4206, or 
(800) 388-9525 
gentiva.com 
X X X X 
Franklin County Home Health 
231East Main Street 
Frankfort Ky 40601 
(502) 564-7383 
www.fchd.org 
X X X X 

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Agency Name 
Medicaid/ 
Medicare 
Live-ins 
24-Hour 
Care 
Sitters/ 
Respite Care 
Homemaker 
IV 
Therapy 
Medical 
Equipment 
Waiver 
Services 
Amedisys Home Health Care 
230 Lexington Green Circle suite 100 
Lexington Ky 40503 
(859)-271-0611 
www.amedisys.com 
X X 
Cardinal Hill Homecare 
2050 Versailles Road 
Lexington Ky 40504 
(859) 367-7133 
www.cardinallhill.org 
X X X X 
Infusion Partners 
2025 Regency Road 
Lexington, Ky 40503 
(859) 277-2013 
X X X 
WEDCO District Health Department 
302 Oddville Avenue 
Cynthiana Ky 41031 
(859) 234-8750 
X X X X 
McDowell Home Health 
131 Daniel Drive 
Danville, Ky 40422 
(859) 236-8946 
X X X X 
Clark County Home Health 
273 Shoppers Drive 
Winchester Ky 40391 
(859) 744-1488 
www.clarkhealthdept.org 
X X X X 
MEPCO Home Health Agency 
216 Boggs Lane 
Richmond Ky 40476 
(888) 399-9118 
www.madison-co-ky-health.org 
X X X X 

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Home Medical Equipment Home Medical Equipment 
The availability of equipment and services in the home provides many advantages and can represent 
tremendous cost savings without compromising the quality of care. Caregivers can utilize the equipment 
or services available to promote, maintain or aid in the rehabilitation of the patient. Many home medical 
equipment items or services are prescribed by a physician and may be covered by insurance, Medicaid 
or Medicare. Most home medical equipment companies will assist clients with eligibility requirements and 
documentation. Home medical equipment encompasses a wide variety of supplies and services. These 
supplies and services are intended to promote, maintain, or restore health, and to minimize the effects of 
illness or disability. More home medical equipment/services are prescribed by a physician and are categorized 
into respiratory, rehabilitation or home medical equipment. Check your local telephone directory for additional 
suppliers. 

COOLEY MEDICAL SUPPLY, INC. 
1316 S. Broadway Suite 100 
Lexington, Ky. 40504 
(859) 281-6044 
(800) 281-9cooley 
cooleymedical.com 
FULLER REHABILITATION AND 
INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDES 
474 Squires Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40515 
Tel. (859) 543-9089, Toll Free: (866) 543-9089 
GROGAN’S HEALTHCARE SUPPLIES, INC. 
1016 S. Broadway 
Lexington, KY. 40504 
(859) 254-6661 
(800) 365-1020 
grogans.com 
SENIOR WHEELS USA 
Tel. Toll Free (800) 246-6010 
The Senior Wheels USA program makes 
electric wheelchairs available to senior citizens 
and permanently disabled people. People who 
cannot walk, who cannot self-propel a manual 
wheelchair, and who meet additional guidelines 
are eligible for wheelchairs at no cost. 
SUPERIOR VAN & MOBILITY 
1080 East New Circle Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40505 
Tel. (859) 253-1832, Toll Free: (800) 458-8256 
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CENTRAL BAPTIST HOSPITAL HOME 
RESPONSE SERVICE – Featuring Lifeline 

1740 Nicholasville Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 260-6217, 

or Toll Free: (800) 891-7475 
www.centralbap.com 

DIRECT LINK 

650 Kennedy Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40511 
Tel. (859) 381-8996 
Web: www.owlinc.net 

In-home monitoring which provides a way 
to summon help without having to get to a 
telephone. Participants wear a lightweight 
waterproof button which can be pushed to 
connect with a 24 hour monitoring center. If help 
is needed, monitors will send family, friends, or 
local paramedics and keep the call open until 
help arrives. A 22-year old non-profit community 
service sponsored by CBH and its Auxiliary 
volunteers which currently serves 900 persons. 
$34 monthly monitoring fee, no installation fees 
or contracts. Service is started by phone or 
internet and started within 48 hours. For anyone 
who uses any hospital in Fayette, Bourbon, 
Jessamine, Madison, Nicholas, Scott, and 
Woodford Counties. If you live outside this area, 
help for you to locate a provider in your area will 
be provided. 

Affordable emergency in-home monitoring. Help 
at the Touch of a Button. With Direct Link you 
can relax in the comfort of your home. Direct 
link allows you to be in contact at all times. For 
help, simply press the small wireless button 
worn around your neck or wrist and our trained 
staff will respond immediately. Help is on the 
way. Notify a neighbor, dispatch an ambulance, 
notify a family member, or call your doctor. 
We are always available, 24 hours a day, 365 
days a year. Available on a monthly basis, 
no equipment to buy. Free installation. Only 
$34 per month. One free month with initial 12 
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PROJECT LIFESAVER 

Lexington Fayette Urban County Government 
Department of Public Safety, LFUCG 
Department of Social Services, and Office of the 
Fayette County Sheriff 
200 East Main St. 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 258-3600 

Clark County 

Contact: Neal Oliver 
Winchester Fire EMS 
44 N Maple Expressway 
Winchester, KY 40392 
Tel. 859-744-1587 

Estill County 

Contact: Chief Derrick Muncie 
Estill County Fire Department 
202 Whispering Wood Drive 
Irvine, KY 40336 
Tel. 606-723-2661 

Franklin County 

Contact: Jack Taylor 
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department 
Tel. 502-875-4680 

Madison County 

Contact: Jason Campbell 
Madison County Fire Department 
200 N Madison Avenue 
Richmond, KY 40475 
Tel. 859-661-1786 

Woodford County 

Contact: Wayne “Tiny” Wright 
Woodford County Sheriff’s Department 
103 S Main Street 
Versailles, KY 40383 
Tel. 859-873-3119 

Project Lifesaver’s mission is to use state-ofthe-
art technology in searching for and rescuing 
persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and other 
related disorders who become lost. People in 
the program wear a personalized bracelet that 
emits a tracking signal. When caregivers notify 
agencies that the person is missing, a SAR 
team responds to the wanderer’s area and 
starts searching with the mobile locator tracing 
system. The consumer pays the full cost of 
the transmitter, and a fee for monthly battery 
changes. (In 2005, $280 for the transmitter and 

7.60 for the monthly battery). 
MOMANDDADHELPLINE.COM 

1096 Duval St. 
Lexington, Ky. 40515 

(859) 971-1655 
(800) 861-8841 
Email: johnuky@alltel.net 
Web: www.momanddadhelpline.com 
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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 - 90 
Home Maintenance and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 - 92 
Relocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 - 93 
Senior Housing and Supportive Care Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 
What to Look for When Choosing a Senior Housing Community . . . . . . 94 
Types of Housing with Care Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 - 96 
Independent Living Communities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 - 100 
Housing Facilities by Service and Licensure/Certification . . . . . . 101 - 102 
Rent-Subsidized Housing for Independent Living . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 - 104 
Senior Housing with Continuum of Care Options and Services . 105 - 107 
Assisted Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 - 109 
Family Care Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 
Personal Care Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 - 111 
Nursing Home Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 - 119 
Medicaid Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Placement . . . 119 - 120 
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General Information General Information 
ADULT AND TENANT SERVICES AND 
HOUSING COUNSELING, INC. 
1055 Industry Road 
Lexington, Kentucky 40505 
Tel. (859) 258-3810 
Web: www.LFUCHRC.org 
Adult and Tenant Services provides limited 
financial, housing assistance, crisis intervention, 
and counseling to residents 18 years old and 
older in Fayette County. 
HOUSING AUTHORITY 
Lexington-Fayette Urban County 
300 New Circle Rd. at Russell Cave 
Lexington, Kentucky 40508 
Tel. (859) 281-5060/ 
TDD: 281-5054 
Web: www.lexha.org 
Eligibility: Low-income persons 
Cost: Rent is based on income 
This agency is in charge of all Lexington-Fayette 
County public housing, with 330 apartments 
especially for older persons. Apartments are 
rented to low-income persons. Applications are 
taken Monday 8:30-4:00 and Tuesday 8:306:
00. 
Emergency Housing 
Local emergency housing for senior citizens 
is not available. If you have an emergency 
situation, you may utilize the Federal Housing 
Preference Waiting List or contact the Salvation 
Army Emergency Shelter located at 736 West 
Main Street by calling (859) 252-7706. Limited 
financial assistance for emergency housing may 
be available through Community Action at (859) 
233-4600 or Volunteers of America (859) 2543469. 
For abuse situations, contact the Cabinet 
for Health and Family Services Adult Protective 
unit in your area or your local law enforcement 
agency. A limited number of temporary shelters 
are available for such cases 
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ACT 
Property Valuation Administrator 
101 E. Vine St., Suite 600 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 246-2722 
Web: www.fayettepva.com 
This act entitles anyone 65 or over, or 100% 
disabled, to $31,400 off the assessed value for 
property tax purposes. Any property owner who 
becomes 65 years old or over, or is receiving 
total disability payments from an agent is 
eligible. You must live in or maintain the home 
as your primary residence. You must own and 
maintain the property as of January 1st for the 
year in which you are eligible. You can turn age 
65 anytime during that year. Apply between 8 
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 
Proof of age is required. Be sure to take your 
Medicare card, birth certificate, and/or driver’s 
license to the appointment. You can also print 
off the form from the website www.fayettepva. 
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General Information (continued) General Information (continued) 
KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION 
1231 Louisville Rd. 
Frankfort, KY 40602 
Tel. (502) 564-7630, 
or Toll free: (800) 633-8896 
Web: www.kyhousing.org 
Administers federal programs including rental 
assistance that make safe, decent, affordable 
housing available for more than 87,000 low-
income Kentuckians. Offers programs to 
homeless, low-income families for rental housing 
financing and rehabilitation, home ownership 
education, and home repair initiatives. 
REACH, INC. 
733 Red Mile Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 455-8057, Fax: (859) 455-7436 
Web: www.reachky.com 
REACH is a private nonprofi t organization 
committed to making home ownership more 
affordable to low income to moderate-income 
families in Fayette and surrounding counties. 
Through this program, loans may be available 
for first-time down payments and closing costs. 
S.O.S. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER, INC. 
Sandy Linville 
The Only Certified Professional Organizer® in 
Kentucky 
Professional Organizer / Speaker / Coach 
(859) 396-4410 
www.sosorganizer.net 
Whether you’re moving into a new home or just 
simplifying your life, downsizing and organizing 
can be overwhelming. While appreciating your 
physical and mental energy, we’ll create a 
time line that helps you move forward in your 
downsizing process. We work alongside you 
and guide you as you make emotional choices: 
what to keep, what to give to family and friends, 
and what to donate to charity. If you’re moving, 
we’ll work with your new floor plan so you know 
which furniture pieces will fit in your new home. 
If needed, we’ll coordinate the donation process 
and turn in appropriate tax-deductible forms. 

COMMUNITY-WIDE HOUSING 

Rehabilitation Program 
Division of Community Development 
200 East Main St. 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 258-3070 
Web: www.lfucg.com/communitydevelopment 

Must own and live in your home in Fayette 
County and must meet income and asset 
guidelines. Provides up to $25,000 for 
homeowners to correct code violations, 
make modifications related to the occupant’s 
handicap, and make the home more energy 
efficient. For persons who are low income, there 
are no monthly payments. For persons who are 
moderate income, loans of 0%, 1% 
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Home Maintenance and Repairs Home Maintenance and Repairs 
DIVISION OF BUILDING INSPECTION 
Department of Public Works and Development 
101 East Vine St. 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 258-3770 
Web: www.lfucg.com/buildinginspection 
If you are planning to build an addition 
or remodel your home, call this offi ce for 
information. For Counties outside Fayette 
contact your local government number 
HANDYMAN CONNECTION 
1910 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 203 
Lexington, Kentucky 40503 
Tel. (859) 276-1811, Toll Free: (888) 330-8533 
Email: lexhandyman@aol.com 
Web: www.handymanconnection.com 
Home repairs, remodeling, and maintenance 
work by independent contractors. No roofi ng or 
water heater work. Prices are estimated for the 
entire job rather than an hourly rate. 
HOUSE DOCTORS HANDYMAN SERVICE 
728 National Ave. 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 263-2511 
Web: www.housedoctors@dwcllc.com 
A locally owned national franchise specializing 
in all types of home repairs. House Doctors is 
licensed, insured, bonded, and a member of the 
Better Business Bureau. 
REPAIR AFFAIR 
2250 Regency Rd. 
Lexington, Kentucky 40508-2302 
Tel. (859) 276-2693 
Web: www.lbar.com; click on “Realtor-
Community Housing Foundation” 
A program of the Realtor-Community Housing 
Foundation. Repairs are limited to Fayette 
County homeowners over the age of 60 who 
meet income guidelines. All material and labor 
is provided. There is no cost to the homeowner. 
Volunteers under the direction of members of 
the Lexington Remodelers Association make 
repairs one weekend a year. Must be income-
eligible. Call for income limits and for an 
application. 
RAMP 
2250 Regency Rd. 
Lexington, Kentucky 40508 
Tel. (859) 276-2693 
A program of the Realtor-Community Housing 
Foundation. Ramps or other alterations can be 
made to a home to improve handicap access. 
Limited to Fayette County homeowners who 
have a disability and meet income guidelines. 
Work done by volunteers under the direction of 
skilled remodelers. Call for an application. 

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WEATHERIZATION 
Lexington Community Action Council 
P.O. Box 11610 
Lexington, Kentucky 40576 
Tel. (859) 233-4600, 
or Kentucky Association for Community Action 
(502) 875-5863 
Web: www.commaction.org (Fayette), or www. 
kaca.org (statewide) 
Energy audits are conducted to locate areas 
where energy can be conserved. Repairs may 
include caulking, weather-stripping, minor wall 
and roof repair, insulating attics and fl oors and 
repairing or replacing heating systems. Work 
done by private contractors. Seniors get special 
priority. Must be at or below 125% of federal 
poverty guidelines. Serving Bourbon, Harrison, 
Nicholas, and Fayette Counties. 
For inquiries outside Fayette County please 
contact your local Community Action. 
UNIVERSAL DESIGN AND HOME 
MODIFICATIONS 
SUSAN BACHNER CONSULTING, LLC 
810 Delong Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40515 
Tel. (859) 273-1122 
Email: sbachnerky@aol.com 
Web: www.susanbachnerconsulting.com 
Evaluations and consultation services for 
home modification and products, using 
universal design solutions that promote safety, 
accessibility, and social participation for persons 
experiencing difficulty with their activities of daily 
living. After an evaluation of the individual’s 
activities of daily living, recommendations 
are made, which may include products and/ 
or structural changes to increase safety, 
accessibility, social participation, and comfort. 
A customized and detailed report is prepared 
for the client’s information and use. Before you 
encounter challenges with the job of living, plan 
ahead for a house that will fit the needs of you 
and your loved ones. 

Relocation 
As a senior citizen, if you are thinking of changing your living situation, be sure you look at all your options. 
There may be services or remodeling that will let you stay in your current location. Check out any new living 
arrangements that may have been built in your community in recent years and try to talk to others who have 
made the same move. Here are a few things to consider when making this important decision: 

Location, location, location. For seniors or empty nesters expecting to accommodate elderly parents in their 
home, this rule becomes more important. Consider location proximity to hospitals, 24-hour pharmacies, senior 
citizen centers, and bus line services. Today’s active seniors are also pursuing advanced education and 
acquiring new skills such as computer literacy. A location near a university or adult education center could be a 
plus to quality of life. Recreational activities are also important. Experienced golfers and those who fi nally have 
time to learn will enjoy golf course living. Swimmers will enjoy a neighborhood club. 

As people age, a decline in physical and mental abilities may also take place that might make it diffi cult to 
navigate traditional homes and communities. In addition to modifying your home for greater accessibility, be sure 
to consider your future needs in the larger community. Below are some questions to guide you. 

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Transportation 

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Is public transportation easily accessible in your community? 
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Are transit stops safe, accessible, and well marked? 
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Is taxi service available in your area? 
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Do public transportation routes travel to stores, restaurants, and other services? 
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Do your neighbors regularly provide transportation for each other? 
Walkability 

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Do sidewalks exist throughout your community and connect to shopping and services? 
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Are sidewalks well maintained (only minor cracks, no obstructions)? 
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Do traffic signals allow pedestrians to safely cross streets? 
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Are there adequate resting places for pedestrians along sidewalks? 
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Are there curb-cuts at each cross-walk and intersection? (Curb cuts are the cut edges of a sidewalk leading 
to a street or crosswalk, which allow wheelchairs, strollers, and bikes to easily move between the sidewalk 
and the street.) 
Safety and Security 

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Does your neighborhood have adequate lighting? 
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Do police routinely patrol your neighborhood? 
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Are walking routes safe and free from obstruction? 
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Is your neighborhood well maintained (i.e. buildings, landscaping, signs, etc.). 
Shopping 

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Is at least one grocery store within a short, safe walk of your community? 
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Are there shops that meet the needs of older adults within walking distance? 
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Do grocery and/or drug stores in your area offer home delivery service? 
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Are items inside your local supermarket easy to locate? 
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Is your local shopping area accessible via public transportation? 
Housing 

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Is housing in your neighborhood affordable for older adults? 
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Are taxes in your neighborhood reasonable for individuals on a fi xed income? 
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Do some of the homes in your neighborhood offer a 1st floor bedroom and bathroom? 
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Is new construction in your neighborhood incorporating universal design principles? (Universal design 
principles are attractive, practical features that accommodate persons of all abilities and ages.) 
Recreation and Cultural Activities 

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Is there a public library within a short distance of your neighborhood? 
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Is there a local senior center, which offers a variety of activities for older adults? 
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Does your neighborhood have a park with facilities that are accessible to older adults? 
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Are public recreational facilities (i.e. golf course, swimming pool) close and accessible? 
-Are various cultural events offered in or near your neighborhood? 
Adapted from Livable Communities: An Evaluation Guide © AARP 2005 Public Policy Institute 
Tip: 

An experienced builder/Realtor can be an important asset in helping define and locate the right community and 
home for you, particularly one who specializes in selling to older adults. You should choose a builder who has 
experience and longevity in the marketplace. A builder who has experience with universal design concepts is a 
plus. 

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Senior Housing and Supportive Care Communities Senior Housing and Supportive Care Communities 
Increasingly, there are many senior housing options available. If you choose to live in a community with other 
seniors and are functionally and socially independent (or nearly so), retirement communities might be for you. 
Many of our local independent retirement communities offer different levels of assistance and services, such 
as meals, transportation, social and recreational activities, security, housekeeping and maintenance. Some 
offer the availability of assisted living and skilled nursing care on the premises. Usually you are asked to sign a 
one-year lease and you may leave at the end of the lease term, without forfeiting your deposit. As a consumer, 
it is important that you choose carefully and assess your needs – both now and in the future. The following 
questions can assist you in selecting the most appropriate setting for you. 

What to Look for When Choosing a Senior Housing Community 
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Upon arrival, your first impression should be one that makes you feel comfortable and secure. 

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Is the community clean and well maintained, inside and out? 

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Are residents participating and enjoying themselves alone and in group settings? 

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Is the staff friendly, pleasant, and well groomed? What is the staff to resident ratio, including nights and 
weekends? 

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Is the staff licensed or certified? If not certified or licensed, what kind of training does staff receive? 

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Are there services that you need, such as a hairdresser, health club, or a gift shop on the premises? 

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Are there guest facilities available for visiting friends or relatives? 

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Do staff members address the residents by their proper names? 

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Does the community sponsor religious activities or provide transportation to an acceptable nearby place of 
worship? 

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Are there social activities available that you enjoy? 

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How are the meals served? Is there assigned seating or you free to sit where you choose? What special 
diets are offered and do you have a dietician on staff? How often are menus changed and how are they 
planned? What types of meal plans are offered? 

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What type(s) of transportation are available and how often may it be used? How is transportation 
scheduled? Is there a limit to the distance the transportation serves? What, if any, are the transportation 
fees? 

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Are housekeeping services available and what do they include? What is included in my monthly service 
fee? Do you have a listing of additional charges? 

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May you meet the facility manager and other pertinent staff members or visit on a weekend and share a 
meal with another resident prior to your decision? 

For Personal Care and Assisted Living Only: 

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Is the cost of the facility covered by your long-term care insurance? 

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What assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting, eating) is 
given? How often? 

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What assistance with instrumental activities of daily living (housekeeping, shopping, laundry, chores, 
transportation) is given? How often? 

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Is the assisted living community certified by the state Division of Aging Services? 

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Does the personal care community offer personal care licensed by the Division of Licensing and 
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Types of Housing with Care Services Types of Housing with Care Services 
Independent 
Community 
Assisted 
Living 
Family Care 
Homes 
Personal Care 
Homes 
Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility 
Type of Care Living in your 
own home or 
apartment 
Community 
Housing 
Community 
Housing 
limited to 2-3 
residents; 
managed by 
an owner-
operator 
Community 
housing – 
many have 
professional 
staff. Must 
have state 
approval 
to operate. 
Usually many 
residents 
Care needs determined 
by assessment; Medicaid 
– “low intensity,” 
“intermediate,” or “custodial 
care.” 
Care needs determined by 
assessment; usually include 
therapies. Medicaid – “high 
intensity” may also be 
called sub-acute, rehab, or 
extended care 
Licensing 
Requirement 
None None State License State License State License State License 
Certification None Required None None Federal, if Medicaid beds. Federal if Medicaid or 
Medicare beds 
Residents Ordinary Ordinary State rights All state rights, All state rights (and federal All state and federal rights, 
Rights per citizens rights citizens rights except for including if participating in Medicaid), including transfer and 
Statute transfer and 
exchange 
transfer and 
discharge 
including transfer and 
discharge 
discharge 
Living Space Can be 
adapted to 
accommodate 
special needs 
Independent 
apartment; 
features locked 
doors, private 
toilet and 
shower 
In a private 
home; usually 
shared 
bedroom; 
access to all 
living space in 
the home 
Limited 
number of 
beds applied 
for by the 
owner and 
granted by 
the state; 
usually private 
or shared 
bedrooms with 
congregate 
living space 
Limited to number of beds 
applied for by the owner 
and granted by the state; 
residents share rooms; 
a few private rooms are 
available. Congregate living 
space. 
Number of beds applied for 
by the owner and granted by 
the state. Residents share 
rooms; a few private rooms 
are available; congregate 
living space. 
Personal Family friends, 24-hour non-Non-Non-Professional and supportive Professional and supportive 
Services paid nonprofessional 
help, 
volunteers. 
professional 
support 
services. 
Can receive 
assistance 
with ADLs, 
i.e., bathing, 
eating, 
dressing, 
grooming, 
toileting, 
transferring, 
and self-
administration 
of medicine. 
professional 
supportive 
services 
– 24 hour 
supervision; 
can receive 
assistance 
with activities 
of daily living: 
bathing, 
eating, 
dressing, 
grooming, 
toileting, must 
be mobile or 
mobile non-
ambulatory. 
professional 
supportive 
services 
– 24 hour 
supervision; 
can receive 
assistance 
with activities 
of daily living: 
bathing, 
eating, 
dressing. 
services, small facilities can 
contract for services 
services. Therapies often by 
outside contractor. 

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Types of Housing with Care Services (continued) Types of Housing with Care Services (continued) 
Independent 
Community 
Assisted 
Living 
Family Care 
Homes 
Personal Care 
Homes 
Nursing 
Facility 
Skilled Nursing Facility 
Health By contract By contract No No R.N. – 1 shift R.N. – 1 shift per day, 7 days per week, 
Services with outside 
entity, family 
can often 
perform. 
with outside 
entity. 
professional 
staff, home 
health may be 
used 
professional 
staff required, 
may be 
available or by 
contract from 
home health 
per day, 7 
days per 
week. Other 
staff meet 
the needs of 
residents. 
other staff to meet the needs of residents, 
therapies often by outside contractor. 
Inspection Not applicable 1-year Annually by Annually by 9-15 month 9-15 month schedule by state Division 
Schedule certifi cation by 
Office of Aging 
Services 
the state 
Division of 
Licensing and 
Registration 
the state 
Division of 
Licensing and 
Registration 
schedule 
by state 
Division of 
Licensing and 
Registration; 
federal 
inspection 
possible 
of Licensing and Registration; federal 
inspection possible 
Oversight Department 
of Community 
Based 
Services if 
there is referral 
for neglect 
by self or 
caretaker 
Department 
of Aging and 
Independent 
Living 
Every six 
months by the 
Department 
for Community 
Based 
Services 
(DCBS) 
Every six 
months by 
Department 
for Community 
Based 
Services 
Community 
Based 
Services if 
abuse, neglect, 
or exploitation 
alleged 
Community Based Services if abuse, 
neglect, or exploitation alleged 
Payer Source Private funds, 
there is some 
subsidized 
housing 
available; 
some 
renovation 
assistance 
available 
Private funds Private 
funds, state 
supplement; 
VA contracts 
Private 
funds, state 
supplement; 
VA contracts 
Private funds, 
Medicaid, 
VA contract, 
insurance 
Private funds, Medicaid, Medicare, VA 
contract, insurance 
Ombudsman No No, except for Yes Yes Yes Yes 
Service information 
and referral; 
placement 
information 
when 
requested 
Notes: Lease 
agreements 
are the key 
issue in 
this setting; 
services 
offered may 
vary; required 
to help 
clients find 
appropriate 
living 
arrangement 
upon giving 
them a move 
out notice 
Residents 
may have a 
Medical Card 
(Medicaid) but 
this does not 
pay for their 
stay in the 
facility 
Residents 
may have a 
Medical Card 
(Medicaid) but 
this does not 
pay for their 
stay in the 
facility 
Care plans are 
a crucial piece 
to receiving 
quality care 
Care plans are a crucial piece to receiving 
quality care; even if this is a unit in a 
hospital, it is still a nursing facility 

Chart compiled by Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass 

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Independent Living Communities Independent Living Communities 
ASHLAND TERRACE RETIREMENT HOME 
475 South Ashland Avenue 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 266-2581 
For women 65 and older, this congregate 
living retirement community is located in a 
wooded neighborhood setting. All residents are 
ambulatory and can care for themselves. Three 
meals a day are served in a family style dining 
room. Services include transportation, planned 
activities, weekly linen and housekeeping 
services, medication reminder program, beauty 
shop, and two laundry rooms. 
HARTLAND HILLS 
1005 Tanbark Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40515 
Tel. (859) 273-1212 
Hartland Hills offers spacious studio, one, and 
two bedroom apartments. Each 
apartment features a private bath with a walk-in 
shower or tub/shower combination, individual 
heating, and air conditioning. Three delicious 
meals each day are served in the dining room, 
weekly housekeeping and linen services, 
basic cable television and all utilities (except 
telephone) provided. 
LAFAYETTE AT COUNTRY PLACE 
A Sunrise Senior Living Community 
690 Mason Headley Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 278-9080 
An independent retirement community, located 
adjacent to Country Place skilled 
nursing facility, Lafayette at Country Place offers 
an array of amenities to accommodate a variety 
of individual tastes. Each resident plays an 
important role in making this unique community 
work, in itself, and as an active part of the local 
shopping, entertainment, and social activities. 
The smallest details have been given staff 
attention to make residents’ lives easier and 
fuller. Many services are included in the monthly 
rental fee, such as housekeeping, weekly 
laundry service, scheduled transportation, 24hour 
security, choice of meals, utilities (except 
telephone and cable TV). Emergency medical 
response, library, beauty/barber shop, crafts, 
exercise, and many other amenities are also 
available. 
LIBERTY RIDGE SENIOR LIVING 
RESIDENCE 
2550 Liberty Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 543-9449 
or Toll Free: (800) 264-0840 
Web: www.libertyridge.com 
See description in Senior Housing with 
Continuum of Care Options 

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Independent Living Communities (continued) Independent Living Communities (continued) 
RICHMOND PLACE RETIREMENT 
COMMUNITY 
3051 Rio Dosa Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 269-6308 Fax: (859) 268-9527 
See description in Senior Housing with 
Continuum of Care Options 
ROSE MARY C BROOKS PLACE 
200 Rose Mary Drive 
Winchester, KY 40391 
859.745.4904 
www.brooksplace.org 
Assisted Living Apartments and Independent 
Living Cottages 
One low, inclusive rate instead of a la carte 
pricing. Located off the by-pass across from 
Wal-Mart in Winchester, Brooks Place exists 
to provide a safe, comfortable and affordable 
housing for the elderly. Our philosophy is to 
provide dignity and choice, foster independence, 
and protect individuality. Involvement from 
family and friends is encouraged, Whether 
enjoying a delicious meal in the Keeneland 
dining room or participating in a wide variety of 
resident preferred activities, our staff are always 
available with a “Servant’s Heart” spirit to make 
sure the needs and wants of the resident so 
come first. Visit us on line at www.brooksplace. 
org and come for a visit. 

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See description in Senior Housing with 
Continuum of Care Options 

SAYRE CHRISTIAN VILLAGE 

Friendship Towers 
580 Greenfi eld Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. 271-9000 or 1-800-247-2510 TDD 

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Primary Services Available 


Meals Transportation Social 
Activities 
Housekeeping Assistance 
with ADLs 
Medication 
Reminders 
Medication 
Administration 
Nursing 
Supervision 
Dementia 
Care 
Pets 
Allowed 
Ashland 
Terrace X X X X X 
The 
Lafayette I X X X X 
Liberty Ridge 
I, CCRC, AI X X X X X X X X 
Mayfair Vilage 
I, Pc X X X X X X X X 
Richmond 
Place I, 
CCRC, Pc, 
Sk, AI 
X X X X X X X X X X 
Sayre 
Christian 
Village 
(Friendship 
Towers) I, 
CCRC, Sk, AI 
X X X X X X X 
Wesley 
Village I, 
CCRC, Pc, Sk 
X X X X X X X X X X 
Beehive 
Homes AI X X X X X X 
Council Oaks 
AI X X X X X X X 
Arnett 
Pritchett Pc X X X X X X X X 
The 
Breckinridge 
Pc 
X X X X X X X 
Rosemary 
Brooks I, AI X X X X X X X 
Hartland 
Hills I X X X X X 

Guide to Kentucky State licenses and certificate symbols 

I Independent Living 
Pc Personal Care 
CCRC Continuing Care Community 
Al Assisted Living 
Sk Skilled Care 

*For facilities with several levels of care the services indicated may not be available at all levels. Generally the 
more services offered the greater the cost. 

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Definitions of Terms 

Independent Living- Is a broad term encompassing many types of housing options including independent living 
within a congregate housing setting. “Independent Living” means that a person is able to maintain his or her 
own living area and attend to personal care needs. 

Personal Care Homes- In Kentucky, some facilities can be designated Personal Care Homes. These facilities 
for the care of the aged or invalid person who do not require care in excess of room, board and laundry. State 
supplementation may cover the cost of this care for low-income residents. Medicines can be dispensed by staff 
which is more than assisted living facilities can do. 

Continuing Care Retirement Communities- Offer a continuum of services – independent living cottages or 
apartments, assisted living and a nursing facility on-site or nearby. Some charge an entrance fee/ membership 
fee 

(or an endowment) that can vary by life expectancy. The range is between $2000 and $150,000 and enables 
reduced monthly rates. Some fees are partially refundable according to pre-arranged published terms. Some 
CCRCs guarantee continued care for as long as you reside in the community. 

Assisted Living- These facilities offer health care and socialization benefits. They can sometimes be an 
alternative to nursing home care. Persons who wish to live as independently as possible can receive help with 
bathing, grooming, meal service and reminders for taking medications. Many retirement communities have 
assisted living service. 

Skilled Care- 24- hour medical care for those who need skilled or intermediate nursing care. 

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Rent-subsidized Housing for Independent Living Rent-subsidized Housing for Independent Living 
These are modern apartment complexes with unfurnished units, but the kitchens are equipped with stoves 
and refrigerators. Each complex offers a variety of programs and social activities for residents. Many of the 
complexes have waiting lists, so apply early. 

ELIGIBILITY: Generally, individuals aged 62 and older who are able to live independently, handicapped, and 
disabled individuals. Call each facility for requirements. 

COST: Dependent upon one’s income. Contact: Call each facility for more information. 

Briarwood Apartments 
1349 Center Pkwy. 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. (859) 272-3421 
204 Units 
Central Christian Church Apartments 
249 East Short St. 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 252-3671 
68 units 
Christ Church Apartments 
137 Rose St. 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 254-7762 
168 Units 
Christian Towers Apartments 
1511 Versailles Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 253-3625 
92 Units 
Elm Tree Lane Apartments 
214 Elm Tree Ln. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. 243-0648 or 253-3856 
25 Units 
Emerson Center 
2050 Garden Springs Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 278-0526 
177 Units 
First African Kanisa Apartments 
471 Price Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 389-9784 
59 Units 

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Griffith Ballard Towers 
650 Tower Plaza 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 281-5081/TDD 281-5054 
Web: www.lexha.org 
Ballard Building: 
134 units, must be 62 years and older. 
Griffi th Building: 
183 units, must be 55 years and older. 
Liberty Commons 
2101 Cornerstone Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 264-8055 
42 Units 
Main Street Baptist Church Manor 
428 Darby Creek Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 263-5153 
63 Units 
Age 55 and over 
Malabu Manor Apartments 
137 Malabu Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 278-5111 
80 Units 
Sayre Christian Village 
Baunta Bldg. 
3816 Camelot Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. (859) 271-9000 
Web: www.sayrechristianvillage.com 
98 Units 

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LIBERTY RIDGE SENIOR LIVING 
RESIDENCE 

2550 Liberty Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 543-9449, 

or Toll Free: (800) 264-0840 
Web: www.libertyridge.com 

MAYFAIR VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER 

3310 Tates Creek Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 266-2129, Fax: (859) 266-7574 
Web: www.mayfairseniors.com 

Liberty Ridge is a non-profi t, faith-based 
community situated on 30+acres of bluegrass, 
just minutes from Hamburg Shopping Center 
and interstate 75. Shopping, restaurants, 
medical facilities and St. Joseph East Hospital 
are all within a 5-10 minute drive. Levels of care 
include, Independent Garden Homes, Assisted 
Living apartments and a small, person-centered 
Memory Care Neighborhood. Garden Home 
living is maintenance-free, both exterior and 
interior and designed for the active, independent 
senior. Basic floor plan is 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 
1 car garage. Amenities and services in the 
Assisted Living apartments include scheduled 
transportation, three restaurant style meals 
per day, housekeeping, 24-hour security, 
emergency response system, social activities 
and excursions. Assistance with activities-ofdaily 
living are available when/if needed. The 
Memory Care Neighborhood is patterned after 
the “Best Friends” person-centered model of 
care for residents with dementia/Alzheimer’s. 
Residing at Liberty Ridge promotes an active 
independent lifestyle while allowing for freedom 
of choice. Liberty Ridge is a ministry of 
Eastland Church of God. 

At Mayfair Village, all aspects of senior living 
are designed to enable residents to enjoy 
independence and peace of mind. Levels 
of care include independent housing and 
personal care. Mayfair offers beautifully 
decorated common areas, such as a library, 
conservatory, fitness room, hair salon, and a 
game room. Personalized transportation, weekly 
housekeeping, 24 hour security, emergency 
call system, 3 meals and social activities that 
provide recreational, cultural, and educational 
opportunities are also provided by an attentive 
staff. All utilities are included except telephone 
and cable. Licensed personal care services 
include bathing assistance, administration 
of medication, 24 hour staff coverage, 
individualized and group social activities. 

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McDowell Place of Danville (Personal Care 
beds) 

1181 Ben Ali Dr. 
Danville, KY 40422 
Tel. (859) 239-4663, 

or Toll Free: (877) 402-4663 

RICHMOND PLACE RETIREMENT 
COMMUNITY 

3051 Rio Dosa Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 269-6308 

Richmond Place offers a unique experience to 
retirement living with a full continuum of care. 
We are the only community in the Lexington 
area that offers Independent Living, Assisted 
Living, Personal Care, an Alzheimer’s specific 
community, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 
and an in-house Home Health Agency and 
Therapy Department. Richmond Place has 
unique features within every level of care. 
Our Independent Living building is situated 
around a beautiful six acre courtyard that offers 
walking trails, gardening areas, a swimming 
pool and putting green. The apartment homes 
are spacious and have unique features such 
as full kitchens and washer/dryer hook-ups in 
most apartment homes. In the Assisted Living 
and Personal Care, there is a nurse available 
24 hours a day and care associates available to 
assist with bathing, medication administration, 
and a host of other services. Our Dementia 
Specific building is designed to assist residents 
with a higher degree of dementia in a safe, 
wander proof community that offers amenities 
specific to residents with dementia. Our newest 
addition is the Richmond Place Rehabilitation 
and Health Center that offers both long term 
nursing care and short term rehabilitation 
opportunities in a newly renovated community 
that offers a movie theater, ice cream parlor, 
beauty salon and rooms with private showers. 
For each level of care, home health and therapy 
services are available to provide support to 
residents which in turn can keep them at a more 
independent level for a longer period of time. 

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SAYRE CHRISTIAN VILLAGE 
Friendship Towers 
580 Greenfi eld Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. 271-9000 or 1-800-247-2510 TDD 
A moderately priced independent and assisted 
living community designed to accentuate 
comfort, convenience, security, and affordability. 
Located on a 25-acre campus in a quiet 
neighborhood just minutes from shopping, 
restaurants, and medical facilities. Services 
include: beauty shop, laundry facilities, dining 
room, gift shop, pull cords for use in a medical 
emergency, transportation, scheduled activities, 
as well as others. Utilities are included, except 
telephone and cable TV. Assisted living services 
include grooming assistance, medication 
reminders, and escort services. Temporary 
respite care is also available. 
WESLEY VILLAGE 
1125 Lexington Rd. 
Wilmore, KY 40390 
Tel. (859) 858-3865 
Web: http:www.wvillage.org 
Nestled in the heart of central Kentucky’s 
most beautiful bluegrass, Wesley Village is 
located just 12 miles southwest of Lexington, 
off Harrodsburg Rd., in Wilmore. The Village’s 
32-acre campus is home to over 130 seniors 
enjoying the many benefits of a full-service, 
not-for-profit, complete continuum-of-care 
community. Types of care include independent 
living in 66 patio homes and 40 attractive 
apartments for personal care health services. 
Independent living services include home 
maintenance, fine dining, transportation, 
wellness clinics and a wide variety of social 
events and activities. Personal care includes 
three meals a day, housekeeping, laundry/linen 
services, transportation, social events and 24hour 
nursing. Skilled nursing services are also 
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Assisted Living Assisted Living 
BEEHIVE HOMES 
523 East Washington St. 
Georgetown, KY 40324 
Tel. (502) 570-9700 
www.beehivehomes.com 
Family style living in a residential setting. All 
individual bedrooms with at least a half bath. 24hour 
staffing with exceptional elder care. 
COUNCIL OAKS ASSISTED LIVING HOME 
111 Coconut Grove 
Nicholasville, KY 40356 
Tel. (859) 887-9382 
Council Oaks Assisted Living Home offers 
many services and amenities. Services include 
24-hour assistance with activities of daily 
living, such as bathing, dressing and personal 
grooming, medication reminders, home-
cooked meals, individualized snacks, laundry 
service and laundry room, individual and group 
activities, private assistance with self-managed 
incontinence, wheelchair accessible showers, 
and emergency call systems. Professional 
staff is trained in Activities of Daily Living 
Assistance, Fall Prevention, Positive Imaging, 
and Personalized Customer Service. 
LIBERTY RIDGE SENIOR LIVING 
RESIDENCE 
2550 Liberty Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 543-9449, 
or Toll Free: (800) 264-0840 
Web: www.libertyridge.com 
See description in Senior Housing with 
Continuum of Care Options 
RICHMOND PLACE RETIREMENT 
COMMUNITY 
3051 Rio Dosa Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 269-6308 Fax: (859) 268-9527 
See description in Senior Housing with 
Continuum of Care Options 

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ROSE MARY C BROOKS PLACE 
200 Rose Mary Drive 
Winchester, KY 40391 
859.745.4904 
Assisted Living Apartments and Independent 
Living Cottages One low, inclusive rate instead 
of a la carte pricing. Located off the by-pass just 
across from Wal-Mart in Winchester, Brooks 
www.brooksplace.org Place exists to provide a safe, comfortable 
and affordable housing for the elderly. Our 
philosophy is to provide dignity and choice, 
foster independence, and protect individuality. 
Involvement from family and friends is 
encouraged, Whether enjoying a delicious meal 
in the Keeneland dining room or participating 
in a wide variety of resident preferred activities, 
our staff are always available with a “Servant’s 
Heart” spirit to make sure the needs and wants 
of the resident so come first. Visit us on line at 
www.brooksplace.org and come for a visit. 

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Family Care Homes Family Care Homes 
Family Care Homes are state licensed, community-based residences that provide 24-hour supervision 
and personal care to 1 to 3 non-related persons. Personal care includes room, meals, laundry, cleaning, 
supervision of medications, and assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and 
grooming. Family Care Homes are intended to promote family-like care of residents. Most residences are 
actually private homes in which residents may have a shared or private room, and communal dining and living 
area. 

Individual operators of Family Care Homes determine the cost of care and services provided. In general, 
monthly fees may range from $600 a month to $2,000, depending upon the type of home and services 
provided. 

Because Family Care Homes promote a family-like environment, residents should feel comfortable with the 
operator, family members living at home, and other residents. When considering placement within a Family 
Care Home, potential residents should openly discuss their schedules, personal needs, diet, medications, 
social activities, likes, and dislikes with the operator. Additionally, consumers should give consideration to the 
location of the home, its general condition, and the operator’s training and professional experience. 

For more information, a complete listing, or placement, contact Family Care Home Services of the Nursing 
Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass at (859) 277-9215 or toll free at (877) 787-0077, or see website 
@ www.ombuddy.org 

Personal Care Homes 
ARNETT PRITCHETT FOUNDATION HOME 
A personal care home for older women that 
offers activities and has home health services 
available. 
319 Duke Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 266-6031 
THE BRECKINRIDGE 
A small Alzheimer’s personal care residence 
that is highly staffed. 
2109 Cornerstone Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 543-0824 
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MORNING POINTE – FRANKFORT 

851 Cardwell Lane 
Frankfort, KY 40601 

Tel. (502) 226-5888 

Additional personal care units can be found at Mayfair Village Retirement Center, Richmond Place Retirement 
Community, Lexington Country Place nursing home, Royal Manor and Tanbark Health Care. 

Nursing Home Facilities 
QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK 

• How do I find a facility? 
Ask your friends and family about their experiences with any nursing homes. Consult your physicians and/ 
or nurses. Call the local Ombudsman office. 

• How can I judge if the facility will be “the one” for me? 
Visit the facility (either by appointment or on a “drop-in” basis). Ask questions. Consider your first 
impressions and instincts. 


• What will the cost be? 
The daily rates vary from facility to facility and also are dependent on the level of care needed. Ask for a list 
of room rates and what these rates include. 

• Will insurance pay for the stay? 
Different facilities (and different rooms within that facility) can be certified for specific payment sources. 
Medicaid and Medicare will only pay for care in a certifi ed bed. 
Medicare may pay for a limited number of days (between 1 and 100) if the resident meets the criteria for 
skilled care and a bed certified for Medicare is available. 
Medicaid may pay for coverage if the resident meets the criteria for Medicaid eligibility, is classified 
intermediate care, and a Medicaid certified bed is available. 
Long-term care insurance depends on the policy; could pay a daily amount after certain criteria are met. 
Other insurance-depends on the policy; usually doesn’t pay for intermediate level care; may pay partially 
for skilled care; may help pay for some medications. 


• How do you admit someone into a facility? 
Call and talk to the Admissions Coordinator or Social Worker. She/he will be able to put you on a waiting 
list and inform you of bed availability. She/he will be able to answer all of your questions about what 
information, papers, etc, you will need for actual admission. 

• What can I bring with me into the facility? 
Most facilities encourage you to make your room home-like and personal. Usually, you can bring anything 
into the room as long as it fits comfortably and doesn’t intrude on someone else’s rights. Most facilities can 
provide you with a list of suggested items to bring. 

• What are the different levels of care? 
Personal or custodial care: person can do most things for themselves with a minimal amount of assistance. 
Needs help with medications, meals, etc. 
Skilled care: person needs the care of a licensed nurse daily. May include tube feedings, I.V.’s, injections, 
daily therapy, wound care, etc. 
Intermediate care: person needs more than minimal assistance, but less acute care than skilled; 
intermediate is the broadest range. 


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• 
Choosing a nursing facility: 
Making the decision to go to a nursing home is difficult at best. Here are some guidelines for choosing the 
best possible nursing home within your budget: 

Visit more than one place. Look closely around and answer the following 
questions about the environment: 

.. Is the outside of the facility clean and in good repair? 
.. Is there an odor when you enter the facility? 
.. Are the rooms clean and in good repair? 
.. Are there handrails on the walls to help residents walk safely? 
.. Are there grab rails in the bathrooms? 
.. Are the bathrooms convenient for the residents? 
.. Are there places outdoors for residents to sit? 
.. Does the noise level seem appropriate to the activities that are going on at the time you are visiting? 
.. Can residents in wheelchairs get around easily? 
.. Is there enough light for residents to see and feel comfortable? 
.. Are there private visiting areas for family and visitors? 
.. Do you see the resident’s personal items from home in the rooms? (pictures, furniture, bedspreads, etc.) 
.. Are there accessible storage areas in the rooms for clothing and other personal items? 
.. Is the location convenient for you and your family to visit? 


Look at how the staff interacts with the residents and each other. Assess the 
following: 

.. Do the residents appear to enjoy being with the staff and vice versa? 
.. Do you hear laughter? 
.. Are most of the residents dressed for the season and the time of day? 
.. Does the staff know the residents by name and address them properly? 
.. Does the staff respond quickly when needed? 
.. Are there a variety of activities going on while you are there? 
.. How does the facility assign roommates? 
.. Is the food appealing? 
.. How do they include residents in the meal planning? 
.. Is there a residents’ council? 
.. Is there a family council? How does this affect decision-making about the residents’ lives? 


Find out how care is given. These questions may help in determining how care 
is planned and carried out. 

? 
Do staff and other professionals (physical therapists, occupational therapists, etc.) work together to plan 
the residents’ care needs? 

? 
Does the family participate in care planning? 

? 
Does the facility have a proper staff to provide the residents’ care needs? 

? 
Are there special services that are offered such as dementia units or respiratory care units? 

? 
How are restraints used in patient care? 

? 
Is there a Registered Nurse in the facility 24 hours a day? 

? 
How would the facility handle an emergency? 

? 
What is the cost of all services? Some, such as laundry, may be added onto the daily fee. 

? 
Evaluate the payment structure. 


? 
How do they notify the family when fees are increased? 

? 
Is the facility certified for Medicare? 

? 
Is the facility certified for Medicaid? 

? 
Can a “private pay” patient stay when he or she goes on Medicaid? 

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There are some other places outside of the facility to seek information. 

.. Call the local ombudsman agency in your area and ask about complaints from current residents. 
.. Ask friends, clergy, and health professionals about the reputation of the facility. 
.. Ask for a list of references from current residents and their families. 



Lexington Country Place 
700 Mason Headley Road 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 259-3486 
Mayfair Manor 
3300 Tates Creek Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 266-2126 
Homewood/Arbors at Richmond Place 
3197 Rio Dosa Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 269-6308 
Rose Manor Rest Home 
3057 Cleveland Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40516 
Tel. (859) 299-4117 
Tanbark Health Care 
1121 Tanbark Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40515 
Tel. (859) 273-7337 

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NURSING FACILITIES AND PERSONAL CARE HOMES IN 
FAYETTE COUNTY 

Arnett Pritchett Foundation (also Personal 
Care Home) 
319 Duke Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40502 
(859) 266-6031 
Cambridge Place 
2020 Cambridge Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 252-6747 
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Unit at Samaritan 
Hospital 
310 S. Limestone 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 252-6612 
Homestead Nursing Center 
1608 Versailles Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 252-0871 
Homewood/Arbors at Richmond Place (also 
Personal Care beds) 
3197 Rio Dosa Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 269-6308 
Kenton Health Care 
353 Waller Ave. 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 252-3558 
Lexington Country Place (also Personal Care 
Home beds) 
700 Mason Headley Road 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 259-3486 
Mayfair Manor 
3300 Tates Creek Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 266-2126 
Northpoint Lexington Healthcare Center 
1500 Trent Blvd. 
Lexington, KY 40515 
Tel. (859) 272-2273 
Pimlico Manor 
3576 Pimlico Pkwy. 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. (859) 272-0608 

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Pine Meadows Nursing Home 
1608 Hill Rise Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 254-2402 
Richmond Place Rehabilitation and Health 
Center 
2770 Palumbo Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 263-2410 
Rose Manor Rest Home 
3057 Cleveland Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40516 
Tel. (859) 299-4117 
Sayre Christian Village 
3840 Camelot Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. (859) 271-9000 
Tanbark Health Care (also Personal Care 
Home beds) 
1121 Tanbark Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40515 
Tel. (859) 273-7337 

BLUEGRASS REGION NURSING HOME FACILITIES 


ANDERSON COUNTY 

Heritage Hall Care Center (also Personal Sunset Hill Home for the Aged (also Personal 
Care Home beds) Care Home) 
331 S. Main St., P.O. Box 349 1428 Tyrone Rd. 
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 
Tel. (502) 839-7246 Tel. (502) 839-4835 

BOURBON COUNTY 


Bourbon Heights (also Personal Care Home 
beds) 

2000 S. Main St. 
Paris, KY 40361 
Tel. (859) 987-5750 

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BOYLE COUNTY 


Charleston Health Care Center 
203 Bruce Ct. 
Danville, KY 40422 
Tel. (859) 236-9292 
Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation 
642 N. 3rd St. 
Danville, KY 40422 
Tel. (859) 236-3972 
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center 
217 South Third Street 
Danville, KY 40422 
Tel. (859) 239-1000 
McDowell Place of Danville (also Personal 
Care beds) 
1181 Ben Ali Dr. 
Danville, KY 40422 
Tel. (859) 239-4663, 
or Toll Free: (877) 402-4663 

CLARK COUNTY 


Clark Regional Medical Center Winchester Center for Health and 
1107 W. Lexington Ave. Rehabilitation 
Winchester, KY 40391 (also Personal Care Home beds) 
Tel. (859) 745-3500 200 Glenway Dr. 
Winchester, KY 40391 
Tel. (859) 744-1800 

ESTILL COUNTY 


Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center (also 
Personal Care Home beds) 

411 Wallace Dr. 
Irvine, KY 40336 
Tel. (606) 723-5153 

FRANKLIN COUNTY 


Bradford Square Golden LivingCenter- Frankfort 
1040 US 127 South 117 Old Soldiers Lane 
Frankfort, KY 40601 Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502) 875-5600 Tel. (502) 875-7272 

Morning Pointe 

851 Cardwell Lane 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502)-226-5888 

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GARRARD COUNTY 


Christian Care of Lancaster (also Personal 
Care Home beds) 

308 Maple St. 
Lancaster, KY 40444 
Tel. (859) 792-6844 

HARRISON COUNTY 


Cedar Ridge Health Campus 
1210 KY Highway 36 E. 
Cynthiana, KY 41031-7498 
Tel. (859) 234-2702 
Edgemont Healthcare 
323 Webster Avenue 
PO Box 428 
Cynthiana, KY 41031 
Tel. (859) 234-4595 
Grand Haven Nursing Home 
105 Rodgers Park 
Cynthiana, KY 41031 
Tel. (859) 234-2050 
Parkside Manor (also Personal Care Home) 
317 Oddville Avenue 
Cynthiana, KY 40131 
Tel. (859) 234-4430 
Shady Lawn Home (also Personal Care 
Home) 
108 S Miller St. 
Cynthiana, KY 40131 
Tel. (859) 234-2606 

JESSAMINE COUNTY 


Rose Terrace Lodge (also Personal Care 
Home) 
401 N. Second St. 
Nicholasville, KY 40356 
Tel. (859) 885-3821 
Royal Manor (also Personal Care Home 
beds) 
100 Sparks Ave. 
Nicholasville, KY 40356 
Tel. (859) 885-4171 
Thomson Hood Veterans Center 
100 Veterans Dr. 
Wilmore, KY 40390 
Tel. (859) 858-2814 
Wesley Village (also Personal Care Home 
beds) 
1125 Lexington Rd. 
Wilmore, KY 40390 
Tel. (859) 858-3865 

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LINCOLN COUNTY 


Golden LivingCenter- Stanford Waynesburg Rest Home (also Personal Care 
105 Harmon Hts. Home) 
Stanford, KY 40484 P.O. Box 68 
Tel. (606) 365-2141 Waynesburg, KY 40489 
Tel. (606) 379-2614 

MADISON COUNTY 


Berea Health Care Center 
601 Richmond Rd. 
Berea, KY 40403 
Tel. (859) 986-4710 
Web: www.bereahealthcare.com 
Richmond Health & Rehabilitation—Madison 
131 S. Meadowlark Dr. 
Richmond, KY 40475 
Tel. (859) 623-3564 
The Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation 
Center 
1043 Brooklyn Boulevard 
PO Box 1048 
Berea, KY 40403 
Tel. (859) 228-0551 

MERCER COUNTY 


Harrodsburg Health Care Center The James B. Haggin Mem. Hosp. 
PO Box 39, 853 Lexington Rd. 464 Linden Ave. 
Harrodsburg, KY 40330 Harrodsburg, KY 40330 
Tel. (859) 734-7791 Tel. (859) 734-5441 

NICHOLAS COUNTY 


Johnson Mathers Nursing Home 

2323 Concrete Rd., Box 232 
Carlisle, KY 40311 
Tel. (859) 289-7181 

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POWELL COUNTY 


Stanton Nursing Center (also Personal Care 
Home beds) 

31 Derickson Lane 
Stanton, KY 40380 
Tel. (606) 663-2846 

SCOTT COUNTY 


Dover Manor (also Personal Care Home Georgetown Health Care Center 
beds) 102 Pocohontas Trail 
112 Dover Dr. Georgetown, KY 40324 
Georgetown, KY 40324 Tel. (502) 863-3696 
Tel. (502) 863-9529 

WOODFORD COUNTY 


Taylor Manor Nursing Home (also Personal 
Care Home beds) 

Berry Avenue 
Versicles, KY 40383 
Tel. (859) 873-4201 

Medicaid Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Placement 
HOW TO APPLY FOR MEDICAID FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 
FOR NURSING HOME CARE 

In Fayette County, contact 

FAYETTE COUNTY OFFICE 
CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES 

1350 New Circle Road 
Lexington, KY 40511 
Tel. (859) 246-2070 
Web: http://chfs.ky.gov ( Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services site) 

In other counties: go to the local Cabinet for Health and Family Services or to the specific Department of 
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Medicaid Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Placement Medicaid Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Placement 
Instructions 

You must apply in the county where the nursing home resident lives; that is, where the nursing home is 
located. It is advisable to make an appointment, so that you won’t have to spend so long in the waiting room. 

B 
Bring the resident’s Social Security card. 

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Bring the resident’s Medicare number. 

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Bring the resident’s date of birth. 

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Bring the resident’s last three bank statements. 

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Bring the resident’s life insurance policy. If policy is over 20 years old, obtain written statement from the 
company stating cash surrender value. 

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Bring proof of patient’s income. 

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Bring premium notices of any hospitalization policies. 

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Bring tax evaluation of any property that the resident owns or partially owns. 

Helpful Internet Sites for Continuum of Care Options 
Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass: www.ombuddy.org 
Nursing Home Search: www.medicare.gov/nhcompare 
NCCNHR: The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care www.nccnhr.org 
Senior Housing Programs: www.hud.gov 

Eldercare Locator: www.aoa.dhhs.gov 

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Adult Day Centers / Respite Care Adult Day Centers / Respite Care 
Adult day programs provide adults who cannot function independently an opportunity for supervision, social 
interaction, and meaningful activity. Adult day programs are defined as social or medical models of care; 
medical models offer supervised medical care in addition to social activities and meals. Hours are generally 
Monday – Friday, 7:30-5:30, with some programming available on Saturday. 

Some questions to keep in mind when searching for the day center that meets your needs include the 
following: 

.. Is there a sliding fee scale? Are there additional fees not covered in the regular program costs? 
.. Is there transportation available to and from the site? Is there an extra charge? 
.. Is there after-hours respite care available? What is the cost? 
.. How many volunteers are there? 
.. Is there individualized programming and one-on-one activities? Do the activities accommodate personal 


preferences? Are they adult in nature? 
.. Are there group activities and outings? Are the activities age appropriate? 
.. What is the quality of meals and snacks? 
.. When appropriate, are participants encouraged to go to the bathroom? What is the toileting schedule? 
.. What are the programs’ emergency procedures? 
.. What is the mission statement and philosophy? How is the mission statement carried out in daily 

programming? 

BLUEGRASS AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 
ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS 

Anderson County Adult Day Center 
160 Township Square 
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 
Tel. (502) 839-3749 
Boyle County Adult Day Center 
569 Jean Drive 
Danville, KY 40422 
Tel. (859) 236-2070 
Clark Respite Program 
PO Box 151, 32 Meadow Street 
Winchester, KY 40392 
Tel. (859) 744-3235 
Active Day of Frankfort 
99 C. Michael Davenport Drive 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502) 875-7555 
Active Day of Georgetown 
100 ST. Luke Place, Suite B 
Georgetown, KY 40324 
Tel. (502) 863-7900 
Active Day of Lexington 
2432 Regency Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 278-2053 
Active Day of Richmond 
928 Commercial Drive, Suite 2 
Richmond, KY 40475 
(606) 625-9977 
Alzheimer’s Association– Exclusive to 
individuals with dementia The Best Friends 
Center 
1065 Dove Run Road, STE # 2 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 266-5283, ext. 27 

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Center for Creative Living Adult Day Health 
Care 
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department 
1530 Nicholasville Rd. (Lexington Senior Citizen 
Center) 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 278-6072, ext. 318 
Christian Care Communities Adult Day 
Center 
516 Maryland Ave. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 254-5300 
Web: www.ChristianCareCommunities.org 
Cardinal Hill Hospital Adult Day Health 
2050 Versailles Road 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 255-9303 
Franklin County Council on Aging Adult Day 
Center 
202 Medical Heights Drive 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502) 223-5794 
Garrard County Adult Day Center 
153 Farra Drive 
Lancaster, KY 40444 
Tel. (859) 792-6603 
Harrison County Adult Day Health Care 
216 Old Lair Road 
Cynthiana, KY 41031 
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Horizon Adult Health Care - Irvine 
178 Broadway Street 
Irvine, KY 40336 
(859) 623-4080 
Horizon Adult Health Care – Richmond 
292 South Second Street 
Richmond, KY 40475 
(859) 626-5226 
Jessamine Adult Day Program 
111 Hoover Blvd 
Nicholasville, KY 40356 
Tel. (859) 887-2208 
Mercer County Adult Day Care 
1475 Louisville Road 
Harrodsburg, KY 40330 
Tel. (859) 734-5187 
Powell Adult Day 
176 Twelfth Street 
Clay City, KY 40312 
(606) 663-0794 
Quest Adult Day Care 
204 W. Main Street 
Stanford, KY 40484 
Tel. (606) 365-3603 
Woodford County Adult Day Care 
285 Beasley Drive 
Versailles, KY 40383 
Tel. (859) 873-6871 

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HOME HEALTH AND HOME CARE SERVICES CHECKLIST 

You can hire an agency or individual person to provide assistance in the home. There are many private 
companies offering home care services and home health services. Whether you hire an agency or a private 
individual, ask questions to find out whether the special needs of the person needing care will be met in a safe 
and secure environment. Many agencies will ask you to define your level of assistance in terms of Activities 
of Daily Living (ADL’s) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL’s), so you should be familiar with 
the definitions. Activities of Daily Living include the ability to perform basic self-care tasks such as feeding, 
dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, ambulating, and transferring (moving from bed to chair). Instrumental 
Activities of Daily Living include the following self-care tasks: writing, reading, cooking, cleaning, shopping, 
laundry, climbing stairs, managing medication, and managing money. Here are some basic questions to 
consider when interviewing for outside help: 

QUESTIONS TO ASK AGENCY 

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Is the agency licensed (if required by law)? Is agency insured and bonded? 

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Does the agency cover the geographical area where the older adult resides? 

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Does the agency return your calls promptly? 

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How does the agency handle the complaint process? 

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What homemaker services does the agency provide (light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and 
shopping)? 

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If applicable, what health services does the agency provide to assist with personal care needs, 
occupational, physical, and/or speech therapy? 

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What are the fees and payment schedule for specific services? Are services limited to a minimum number 
of hours per day or week? Do they offer a sliding fee scale? Will they provide you with a written statement 
of fees and billing procedures? 

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Does the agency accept Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance as reimbursement for payment? 

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Is the staff carefully screened (criminal background check performed, licensed if applicable, experienced 
and/or trained to provide care in the home)? 

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What is the availability of services, including evenings, nights and weekends? Is there back-up? 

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Are references available? 

QUESTIONS WHEN HIRING AN INDIVIDUAL PROVIDING HOME CARE 

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Has the individual relevant work experience and references? Do the references indicate good job 
performance, punctuality, and dependability? 

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Is he/she willing to do the tasks you have specified needed in the home? 

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Is the person clean, neat and, appropriately dressed? 

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Does the person seem interested and motivated in caring for older adults? 

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Can the individual make a commitment for a specific length of time (several months, years)? 

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Does the person show good judgment when questioned about handling emergency situations? 

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Does the person have reliable transportation? Ask for a copy of his/her driving record from the state 
Department of Motor Vehicles. 

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ACCESSIBLE HOME HEALTH CARE 
OF THE BLUEGRASS 
366 Waller Ave, Ste 112 
Lexington, KY 40504 
(859) 313-5167 
accessible@windstream.net 
www.accessiblehhc.com 
Central Kentucky’s best in-home care company 
providing trained, experienced and investigated 
home health aides to assist you with personal care 
to enhance your independence. We also assist with 
meals, medication reminders, light housekeeping, 
companionship and more. We assist seniors as well 
as those with ALS, MS, Alzheimer’s, and post op 
surgery patients to remain at home in a safe, healthy 
environment. 
BEVERLY’S ANGELS, LLC 
379 Stoner Ave. 
Paris, KY 40361 
Tel. (859) 987-0077 
Email: beverlysangels@yahoo.com 
In-home assistance to seniors and others recovering 
from accidents or illnesses. Services include joyful 
companionship, meal preparation, housekeeping, 
laundry, shopping and personal care. Family-based 
business with years of personal experience helping 
others. Affordable prices. Serving Bourbon, Scott, 
Fayette, Clark, Harrison, Nicholas, and Montgomery 
counties. 
BLUEGRASS MEDICAL STAFFING 
80 Codell Dr., Ste. 120 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 245-0701 
Bluegrass Medical Staffing is a locally owned and 
operated, licensed agency providing non-skilled services 
in the home, including personal care assistance, 
housekeeping, shopping and errands, meal preparation 
and medication reminders. BMS also provides skilled 
and non-skilled services in licensed facilities, including 
Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and 
Certified Nursing Assistant. Our service area includes 
Fayette and surrounding Counties. 
COMFORT KEEPERS 
3323 Partner Place Suite 4 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 224-1124 Fax: (859) 224-1127 
Email: kathyacres@comfortkeepers.com 
Web: www.comfortkeepers.com 
Assisted living in the privacy and comfort of your own 
home. Choose from a variety of services, including 
in-home companionship care, meal preparation, 
light housekeeping, errand services, transportation, 
medication reminders, personal care, hospital sitting, 
bath visits, emergency response systems, and more. 
You have the flexibility of choosing any or all of these 
services and Comfort Keepers will tailor a package to fit 
your needs. Services are available 
24/7 – 365 days each year. Caregivers are Comfort 
Keeper employees – screened, bonded and insured. 
COMFORCARE SENIOR SERVICES 
169 E. Reynolds Rd., Suite 204A 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel: (859) 971-2502 
Email: lexingtonky@comforcare.com 
Web: www.ComForcare.com 
ComForcare has solutions. We provide assistance in 
meeting all the daily needs of the homebound individual, 
from companionship to meal preparation, from hands-on 
personal care to 24-hour supervision. Our highly trained 
professional caregivers will develop an individualized 
action plan perfectly suited to the needs of every client. 
Every ComForcare employee is meticulously screened 
with our rigorous seven-step hiring process, and is 
licensed, bonded and insured. Call today for a free, no 
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EXTRA CARE PRIVATE DUTY Private duty nursing service that provides around the 
NURSING SERVICES clock coverage in home or in a health care facility. Care 
2312 Alexandria Dr. includes non-medical services for people who are not ill 
Lexington, KY 40504-3277 but may need help with daily tasks due to the problems 
Tel. (859) 296-0513, or Toll Free: (800) of aging, chronic conditions or disabilities. Skilled nursing 
876-6005 is also available to address medical issues. Extra Care 
After hours: (859) 335-2752 staff will assist in determining client’s specific needs and 
www.hospicebg.org level of care. 
FAITH IN ACTION: ELDER People in the community volunteer with older adults in 
OUTREACH Fayette and Scott County in order to help them maintain 
1530 Nicholasville Rd. their independence. Trained volunteers help with non-
Lexington, KY 40503 medical activities, such as small household chores, 
(859) 252-1365 running errands, respite care, minor home maintenance, 
Program Coordinator: (859) 309-1483 telephoning, and visiting. 
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HOME HELPERS 
650 Kennedy Road 
Lexington, KY 40511 
Tel. (859) 381-8996 
Home Helpers helps you maintain your independence. 
Home Helpers provides seniors with that little extra help 
in managing their everyday lives. Our experienced and 
well-trained staff offers that caring touch of a friend. 
Our professional staff provides trusted, affordable, and 
courteous service specializing in non-medical, in-home 
companion and personal care for elderly, new mothers, 
and those recuperating from illness. Our staff is insured 
and bonded. Once a day or once a week service by 
professionals who are dependable, convenient, and best 
of all, affordable. 
HOME INSTEAD 
169 E. Reynolds Rd., Suite 101 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. (859) 273-0085 
Web: www.homeinstead.com 
HOME INSTEAD 
2225 Lawrenceburg RD 
Building A, Suite 4 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502) 352-7272 
A service that provides much needed non-medical 
services to mature citizens and their families. Home 
Instead provides a full range of non-medical services 
to help individuals remain independent and at home as 
long as possible. Services include: companionship, light 
housekeeping, personal care, meal preparation, errands, 
and shopping, incidental trans portation, and home care 
services. Caregivers are carefully matched with clients to 
assure the utmost compatibility and service. 
HOMECARE 
Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging 
699 Perimeter Dr 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. (859) 266-6873 or (859) 269-8021 
State funded program available in all 17 counties 
of the Bluegrass Area Development District. This 
includes Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Estill, 
Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, 
Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, 
and Woodford. Provides homemakers (personal care 
and home management), home-delivered meals, 
chores (heavy housecleaning), escort services, respite 
for caregivers, and home repair services (limited to 
improving safety of the home). Eligibility determined by 
a formal assessment of ADLs and IADLs. Limited to 
individuals over 60 who are entering or seem likely to 
enter long term care facility for whom in-home services 
can be more appropriate and cost effective in response 
to the person’s needs. Clients are monitored through 
case management activities. Homecare has a sliding fee 
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MEALS ON WHEELS 
1530 Nicholasville Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 276-5391 
This service is provided to homebound persons in 
Fayette County. A home delivered hot noon meal, 
breakfast, cereal, milk and juice, and supper snack is 
provided Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 
12:30 p.m. Special diets can also be accommodated. 
Maximum cost is $25 per week for regular diet, $21.25 
for special diet. Call between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., 
Monday through Friday. 
MEDI-CALLS 
1055 Wellington Way #215 
Lexington, KY 40513 
Tel. (859) 422-4369 
Many patients find it difficult to leave their homes to seek 
medical attention. Medi-Calls, a division of Paragon 
Family Practice, has been the leading nurse practitioner 
provider of “in home” medical care in the Lexington area. 
Paragon has nationally certified nurse practitioners and 
an internal medicine physician with a special interest 
in geriatrics. The providers go into a patient’s home to 
evaluate and treat medical conditions and collaborate 
with home health agencies to ensure all aspects 
of care are met. Most home visits are made during 
regular business hours. There is also a 24-hour on-call 
number for questions and concerns. Call for an in-home 
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PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT 
PROGRAM 
VNA Nazareth Home Care 
711 McDowell Blvd. 
Bardstown, KY 40004 
Tel. (800) 633-9844 
(502) 349-5500 
State-funded program designed for persons over 18 on 
limited income with permanent, temporary, or recurring 
disability and functional loss of two or more limbs who 
require a personal care attendant to live independently. 
Must be a resident of specific counties (Fayette is 
one of 19) and capable of managing and supervising 
an attendant. The state pays $6.55 per hour towards 
attendant’s salary, and trains the disabled person to 
become an employer. 
SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM 
Bluegrass Community Action 
P.O. Box 738 
Frankfort, KY 40602 
Tel. (502) 695-4290, or Toll Free: (800) 
456-6571 
Senior Companion Program volunteers are people 60 
years and over who spend an average of 20 hours a 
week helping the homebound elderly. Volunteers serve 
in their own community providing help with personal 
care, preparing meals, running errands, escort, respite 
for primary caregivers and other helpful activities. There 
is no charge for this service. The Senior Companion 
Program provides free transportation and mileage 
reimbursement to all volunteers. Volunteers receive 
hourly stipends if income eligible. The Program receives 
funding from the Corporation of National and Community 
Service and local United Way agencies. Volunteers 
provide services in Anderson, Boyle, Fayette, Franklin, 
Garrard, Jessamine, Lincoln, Mercer, Scott and 
Woodford Counties. 
SENIORS ADVANTAGE IN-HOME 
CARE 
383 East Main Street 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Offi ce: 859-543-2273 
Fax: 859-201-1150 
www.seniorsadvantage.com 
Seniors Advantage In-Home Care helps seniors to 
maintain their quality of life by providing exceptional 
companionship and assistance. Highly qualified 
caregivers are ready to help with personal care, 
dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, pet 
care and transportation. Equally important, Seniors 
Advantage’ caregivers offer a level of support and 
interaction that helps seniors to remain engaged in 
life, reducing their feelings of isolation and depression 
and encouraging activities that stimulate thinking and 
promote physical well-being. Caregivers are bonded, 
insured, thoroughly screened, professionally trained, and 
are monitored closely by a Case Coordinator. Services 
are tailored to suit your needs, and are available from 
1 to 24 hours per day. A FREE Consumer Homecare 
Packet is available by calling 859-543-2273. 

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VISITING ANGELS 

1450 North Broadway 
Lexington, KY 40505 
Tel. (859) 685-2190 

VISITING ANGELS 

137 East Main Street 
Suite J 
Georgetown, KY 40324 
Tel. (502) 863-3574 
www.visitingangels.com 

Visiting Angels is a non-medical home care and living 
assistance service which helps people to maintain their 
independence in familiar surroundings. By providing 
assistance with such things as meal preparation, 
errands and shopping, hygiene, light housekeeping, and 
respite care for families, Visiting Angels helps provide 
individuals with a choice about where and how to live 
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HOME HEALTH AGENCIES 

In order to offer Home Health services in Kentucky, Home Health Agencies must obtain a certificate of need and 
be licensed to serve a given geographic area. Only licensed agencies may be certified to receive Medicaid 
reimbursement for providing home health services. These are the only type of agencies that can offer “skilled” 
services. 

HOME HEALTH AGENCIES IN THE BLUEGRASS 

Agency Name 
Medicaid/ 
Medicare 
Live-ins 
24-Hour 
Care 
Sitters/ 
Respite Care 
Homemaker 
IV 
Therapy 
Medical 
Equipment 
Waiver 
Services 
Saint Joseph American Nursing 
Care 
3080 Harrodsburg Rd. 
Suite 104 
Lexington, KY 40503 
(859) 224-1979, (800) 950-1418 
americannursingcare.com 
X X X X X X X 
Caretenders of the Bluegrass 
2432 Regency Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
(859) 276-5369, or (800) 866-0633 
almost-family.com 
X X X X X X X 
Central Baptist Hospital 
Home Health Services 
278 Southland Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
(859) 260-6569, or 
(800) 489-3002 
bhsi.com 
X X X X X X X 
Family Home Health Care 
425 Lewis Hargett Circle 
Lexington, KY 40503 
(859) 224-1024 
(800) 446-0210 
www.familyhhc.com 
X X X X X X 
Lifeline Home Health Care 
155 W. Tiverton Way, Suite 170 
Lexington, KY 40503 
(859) 272-9787, or 
(800) 546-9599 
lhcgroup.com 
X X X X X X 
Nurses Registry and Home Health 
1420 N. Broadway 
Lexington, KY 40505 
(859) 255-4411, or 
(800) 444-3599 
nursesregistry.com 
X X X X X X X 
Gentiva Home Health 
2020 Liberty Rd. 
Suite 115 
Lexington, KY 40505 
(859) 252-4206, or 
(800) 388-9525 
gentiva.com 
X X X X 
Franklin County Home Health 
231East Main Street 
Frankfort Ky 40601 
(502) 564-7383 
www.fchd.org 
X X X X 

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Agency Name 
Medicaid/ 
Medicare 
Live-ins 
24-Hour 
Care 
Sitters/ 
Respite Care 
Homemaker 
IV 
Therapy 
Medical 
Equipment 
Waiver 
Services 
Amedisys Home Health Care 
230 Lexington Green Circle suite 100 
Lexington Ky 40503 
(859)-271-0611 
www.amedisys.com 
X X 
Cardinal Hill Homecare 
2050 Versailles Road 
Lexington Ky 40504 
(859) 367-7133 
www.cardinallhill.org 
X X X X 
Infusion Partners 
2025 Regency Road 
Lexington, Ky 40503 
(859) 277-2013 
X X X 
WEDCO District Health Department 
302 Oddville Avenue 
Cynthiana Ky 41031 
(859) 234-8750 
X X X X 
McDowell Home Health 
131 Daniel Drive 
Danville, Ky 40422 
(859) 236-8946 
X X X X 
Clark County Home Health 
273 Shoppers Drive 
Winchester Ky 40391 
(859) 744-1488 
www.clarkhealthdept.org 
X X X X 
MEPCO Home Health Agency 
216 Boggs Lane 
Richmond Ky 40476 
(888) 399-9118 
www.madison-co-ky-health.org 
X X X X 

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Home Medical Equipment Home Medical Equipment 
The availability of equipment and services in the home provides many advantages and can represent 
tremendous cost savings without compromising the quality of care. Caregivers can utilize the equipment 
or services available to promote, maintain or aid in the rehabilitation of the patient. Many home medical 
equipment items or services are prescribed by a physician and may be covered by insurance, Medicaid 
or Medicare. Most home medical equipment companies will assist clients with eligibility requirements and 
documentation. Home medical equipment encompasses a wide variety of supplies and services. These 
supplies and services are intended to promote, maintain, or restore health, and to minimize the effects of 
illness or disability. More home medical equipment/services are prescribed by a physician and are categorized 
into respiratory, rehabilitation or home medical equipment. Check your local telephone directory for additional 
suppliers. 

COOLEY MEDICAL SUPPLY, INC. 
1316 S. Broadway Suite 100 
Lexington, Ky. 40504 
(859) 281-6044 
(800) 281-9cooley 
cooleymedical.com 
FULLER REHABILITATION AND 
INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDES 
474 Squires Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40515 
Tel. (859) 543-9089, Toll Free: (866) 543-9089 
GROGAN’S HEALTHCARE SUPPLIES, INC. 
1016 S. Broadway 
Lexington, KY. 40504 
(859) 254-6661 
(800) 365-1020 
grogans.com 
SENIOR WHEELS USA 
Tel. Toll Free (800) 246-6010 
The Senior Wheels USA program makes 
electric wheelchairs available to senior citizens 
and permanently disabled people. People who 
cannot walk, who cannot self-propel a manual 
wheelchair, and who meet additional guidelines 
are eligible for wheelchairs at no cost. 
SUPERIOR VAN & MOBILITY 
1080 East New Circle Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40505 
Tel. (859) 253-1832, Toll Free: (800) 458-8256 
Web: www.superiorvan.com 

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CENTRAL BAPTIST HOSPITAL HOME 
RESPONSE SERVICE – Featuring Lifeline 

1740 Nicholasville Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 260-6217, 

or Toll Free: (800) 891-7475 
www.centralbap.com 

DIRECT LINK 

650 Kennedy Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40511 
Tel. (859) 381-8996 
Web: www.owlinc.net 

In-home monitoring which provides a way 
to summon help without having to get to a 
telephone. Participants wear a lightweight 
waterproof button which can be pushed to 
connect with a 24 hour monitoring center. If help 
is needed, monitors will send family, friends, or 
local paramedics and keep the call open until 
help arrives. A 22-year old non-profit community 
service sponsored by CBH and its Auxiliary 
volunteers which currently serves 900 persons. 
$34 monthly monitoring fee, no installation fees 
or contracts. Service is started by phone or 
internet and started within 48 hours. For anyone 
who uses any hospital in Fayette, Bourbon, 
Jessamine, Madison, Nicholas, Scott, and 
Woodford Counties. If you live outside this area, 
help for you to locate a provider in your area will 
be provided. 

Affordable emergency in-home monitoring. Help 
at the Touch of a Button. With Direct Link you 
can relax in the comfort of your home. Direct 
link allows you to be in contact at all times. For 
help, simply press the small wireless button 
worn around your neck or wrist and our trained 
staff will respond immediately. Help is on the 
way. Notify a neighbor, dispatch an ambulance, 
notify a family member, or call your doctor. 
We are always available, 24 hours a day, 365 
days a year. Available on a monthly basis, 
no equipment to buy. Free installation. Only 
$34 per month. One free month with initial 12 
months paid service. 

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PROJECT LIFESAVER 

Lexington Fayette Urban County Government 
Department of Public Safety, LFUCG 
Department of Social Services, and Office of the 
Fayette County Sheriff 
200 East Main St. 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 258-3600 

Clark County 

Contact: Neal Oliver 
Winchester Fire EMS 
44 N Maple Expressway 
Winchester, KY 40392 
Tel. 859-744-1587 

Estill County 

Contact: Chief Derrick Muncie 
Estill County Fire Department 
202 Whispering Wood Drive 
Irvine, KY 40336 
Tel. 606-723-2661 

Franklin County 

Contact: Jack Taylor 
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department 
Tel. 502-875-4680 

Madison County 

Contact: Jason Campbell 
Madison County Fire Department 
200 N Madison Avenue 
Richmond, KY 40475 
Tel. 859-661-1786 

Woodford County 

Contact: Wayne “Tiny” Wright 
Woodford County Sheriff’s Department 
103 S Main Street 
Versailles, KY 40383 
Tel. 859-873-3119 

Project Lifesaver’s mission is to use state-ofthe-
art technology in searching for and rescuing 
persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and other 
related disorders who become lost. People in 
the program wear a personalized bracelet that 
emits a tracking signal. When caregivers notify 
agencies that the person is missing, a SAR 
team responds to the wanderer’s area and 
starts searching with the mobile locator tracing 
system. The consumer pays the full cost of 
the transmitter, and a fee for monthly battery 
changes. (In 2005, $280 for the transmitter and 

7.60 for the monthly battery). 
MOMANDDADHELPLINE.COM 

1096 Duval St. 
Lexington, Ky. 40515 

(859) 971-1655 
(800) 861-8841 
Email: johnuky@alltel.net 
Web: www.momanddadhelpline.com 
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Advocacy and Legal Services Advocacy and Legal Services 
ACCESS TO JUSTICE 
Legal Hotline for Older Kentuckians 
Tel. (800) 200-3633 
Web: www.kyjustice.org 
Brief legal advice and referral services, wills, 
powers of attorney and help with guardianship 
for those 60 years and older. 
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES 
Fayette County Office 
Cabinet for Health and Family Services 
1165 Centre Pkwy., Suite 180 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. (859) 245-7136, Abuse intake line: (859) 
245-5258, or (800) 752-6200 
Kentucky law requires you to report suspected 
cases of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation. 
Also report adults if you have a concern about 
their welfare, safety, or ability to care for 
themselves. 
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF CENTRAL 
AND EASTERN KENTUCKY, INC. 
1460 Newtown Pike 
Lexington, KY 40511 
Tel. (859) 259-1008 
or Toll Free: (800) 866-6668 
Web: www.ky.bbb.org, or email: 
info@ky.bbb.org 
Provides reliability reports on local and national 
businesses and charities, as well as general 
information on a wide variety of consumer 
topics. Complaints about local or national 
business practices should be in writing or can 
be filed on the Internet. Complaint mediation 
and arbitration services available. Access 
information 24 hours a day with a touch-tone 
phone or on the web site. Office hours: Monday 
through Friday, 8:30-5:00. 
CITIZEN’S ADVOCATE OMBUDSMAN 
OFFICE 
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government 
Bldg. 
200 East Main St. 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 258-3230 Fax: (859) 258-3232 
Email Address: citadv@lfucg.com 
Web: www.lfucg.com/council/citizensadvoc.asp 
Created in the Urban County Government 
Charter to provide citizens an ombudsman 
or independent agent with the government 
to provide citizens a remedy for grievances 
towards the Urban County Government, its 
agencies, or its employees. 
CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 
Office of Attorney General 
1024 Capitol Center Drive 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502) 696-5389, 
or Toll Free: (888) 432-9257 
Web page: www.ag.ky.gov 
Responsible for mediating and investigating 
consumer complaints and providing consumer 
education programs. All complaints must be 
in writing. Complaint form may be obtained by 
calling or writing the office. Senior Citizens’ 
Workshops on consumer rights of the elderly 
and how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud are 
available by contacting the Consumer Protection 
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CRIME VICTIMS’ COMPENSATION BOARD 
130 Brighton Park Blvd. 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502) 573-2290, 
or Toll Free: (800) 469-2120 
Web: www.cvcb.ky.gov 
Awards up to $25,000 may be available to 
people physically injured because of a crime. 
No recovery for property damage or loss. If 
death results from a criminal act, the victim’s 
needy dependents may be paid up to $5,000 for 
funeral expenses. 
FAYETTE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 
Lawyer Referral Service 
Tel. (859) 225-8644 
Web: www.fcba.com 
There is a $25 referral fee for up to three 
attorneys who are qualified to handle your 
legal problem. There are no special discounts 
associated with this service, so be sure 
to discuss fees when you first contact the 
attorney. Operated by the Fayette County Bar 
Association. Call 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
KENTUCKIANS FOR NURSING HOME 
REFORM 
Contact Bernie Vonderheide 
1530 Nicholasville Road 
Lexington, Ky 40503 
Telephone: (859) 312-5617 
www.kynursinghomereform.org 
A non-profit organization dedicated to making 
a positive difference in the lives of the 23,000 
“Forgotten Kentuckians” in nursing homes. 
They do this by educating the public about the 
critical need to improve the care of residents 
in homes. The group also advocates for laws 
and regulations that will ensure that nursing 
home residents will be safe and comfortable. 
Kentuckian for Nursing Home Reform has a 
newsletter with a wide reaching circulation 
across the state. 
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC 
ADVOCACY 
Law Operations Division 
100 Fair Oaks Lane, Suite 302 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502) 564-8006, 
or Toll Free: (800) 372-2988 
Web: http://dpa.ky.gov 
The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy 
is responsible for providing legal representation 
to indigent individuals charged with crimes 
throughout the Commonwealth. As part of its 
mission, the department attempts to make 
clients, and community members in general, 
aware of their legal rights should they be 
questioned about or charged with a crime. Both 
adults and juveniles are eligible to receive public 
defender services. The advocates are appointed 
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LEGAL AID OF THE BLUEGRASS 
498 Georgetown St. 
P.O. Box 12947 
Lexington, KY 40583 
Intake for civil legal cases, call: 1-800-888-8189 
For current clients or benefit counseling issues, 
call (859) 233-4556, 
or Toll Free: (800) 928-4556 
Fax: 859-233-1907 
Email: help@lablaw.org 
Provides legal counsel in civil cases to persons 
with low incomes. Coordinates Senior Benefits 
Counseling Program. If you have problems with 
Social Security, Medicare / Medicaid, or public 
benefits that you feel you are entitled to, or other 
civic matters, contact this office. You pay only 
court costs when applicable. 
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY 
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 
162 East Main St., Suite 226 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 252-4931 
Web: www.lfuchrc.org 
Email: lfuchrc@qx.net 
Handles complaints of discrimination 
in employment, housing, and public 
accommodations. Individuals age 40 and over 
are covered through the age discrimination in 
employment laws of Lexington-Fayette Urban 
County, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, 
and the United States government. Acts in 
conjunction with other local agencies and 
leaders in order to develop harmonious intergroup 
and inter-racial relations. Acts as a 
conciliator in controversies arising in these 
areas. Provides training in a variety of civil and 
human rights issues such as cultural diversity, 
disability, fair housing and sexual harassment. 
Complaints can be filed on the web. 
For counties outside of Fayette, please contact: 
KENTUCKY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 
332 West Broadway, Seventh Floor 
Louisville, KY 40202 
Tel. (502) 595-4024 Toll Free (800) 292-5566 
Email: kchr.mail@ky.gov 
Web: www.kchr.ky.gov/ 
MEDIATION CENTER OF KENTUCKY 
177 N. Upper St., Suite 102 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 246-2664 
Web: www.mediationcenterofkentucky.com 
Assistance in resolving disputes outside of the 
courtroom. A judge may refer you here or you 
may refer yourself. Call for a referral packet. 
Fees start at $225 per party, for a 3-hour 
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NURSING HOME OMBUDSMAN AGENCY OF 
THE BLUEGRASS 

1530 Nicholasville Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 278-6072 ext. 322, 


or 277-9215, or Toll Free: (877) 787-0077 
Web: www.ombuddy.org 

DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE 

Office of the Commissioner 
215 West Main St. 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502) 564-3630, 


or Toll Free: (800) 595-6053 
http://doi.ppr.ky.gov 

Independent agency looking after the interests 
of long-term care residents with advocates 
assigned to each nursing home in the 17-county 
Bluegrass area. Office has booklets and 
information sheets available at no cost. These 
cover a wide range of subjects from evaluating 
a nursing facility to getting good care once you 
are admitted. Call for information on any topic 
related to care in nursing homes, personal care 
homes, or family care homes. 

The Department of Insurance approves policy 
forms and rates for health insurance, Medicare 
supplements, long-term care insurance, 
automobile insurance, and homeowners 
insurance. Publishes a consumer’s guide to 
long-term care insurance and assist consumers 
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OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL 
Division of Healthcare Facilities and Services 
Eastern Enforcement Branch 
455 Park Place 
Lexington, KY 40511 
Tel. (859) 246-2301 
State office responsible for surveying long-term 
care facilities and investigating complaints. 
Copies of annual reports are available in the 
lobby of each long-term care facility. 
OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN 
Cabinet for Health and Family Services 
275 East Main St., 1E-B 
Frankfort, KY 40621 
Tel. (800) 372-2973 
Web: http://chfs.ky.gov/omb 
Office of the Cabinet for Families and Children 
and Cabinet for Health Services, which provides 
citizens with information about, and referral to, 
appropriate cabinet programs and investigates 
and works to resolve complaints involving 
Cabinet programs.. 
UK COLLEGE OF LAW LEGAL CLINIC 
630 Maxwelton Ct. 
Lexington, KY 40506 
Tel. (859) 257-4692 
Web: www.uky.edu/law/current_students/uk_ 
legal_clinic.html 
Offers free legal assistance on all types 
of civil matters to low-income seniors. An 
attorney supervises law students. Call for an 
appointment. 

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Protection Against Scam Artists: Help Numbers & Tips 

Numbers to Call: 

Better Business Bureau of Central & Eastern Kentucky: (859) 259-1008,or Toll Free: (800) 866-6668 
Kentucky Attorney General Consumer Protection Hotline: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 432-9257 
Kentucky Division of Aging Services: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 564-6930 
Kentucky State Police:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-5555 
Kentucky Public Service Commission:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 772-4636 

U.S. Postal Inspection Service: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (859) 231-6778 
Home Improvement Scams: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 696-5389 
Sweepstakes Scams: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(502) 696-5389, or (888) 432-9257 
Telemarketing Scams: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 592-2550 
How to reach representatives at the state government regarding specific topics: 

Toll Free Number to the Attorney General’s Office: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 432-9257 
Charities: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 696-5389 
Election Fraud: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 328-8683 
Identity Theft: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 804-7556 
Questions About Insurance: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 595-6053 
Department of Criminal Investigations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 524-3672 
Medicaid benefits services: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(502) 564-8196, or (800) 635-2570 
Medicaid and welfare fraud and abuse: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 372-2970 or (877) 228-7384 
Medicare benefits services: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 999-7608 
Seniors Crime College: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 696-5389 
Social Security: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 772-1213 
Victims’ Advocacy: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 372-2551 

To have your name removed from telemarketers’ calling lists: 

Call the Kentucky Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at: 888-432-9257, or write: 

OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 
Office of Consumer Protection 

1024 Capital Center Drive 
Frankfort, KY 40601-8204 
Tel. (502) 696-5389 
Web: www.ag.ky.gov 

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Tips from the Consumer Protection Division of the Kentucky Attorney General’s 
office on how consumers can avoid being scammed or defrauded: 

Tips for dealing with telemarketers: 

• 
Never give out your credit card, bank account, or Social Security numbers. 
• 
Ask for details of the pitch in writing. Be suspicious if the telemarketer refuses. 
• 
Research the company before doing business with it. Call your local Better Business Bureau and the 
attorney general’s office to check for complaints filed against the telemarketer or any business with which 
you are considering doing business. 
• 
Take time to decide. 
• 
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! 
• 
Don’t be afraid to SAY NO, or hang up. 
Tips for investing: 

• 
Be wary of unsolicited phone calls or letters. 
• 
Always demand information in writing. 
• 
Be suspicious of “insider information” or hot tips. 
• 
Ask questions if you don’t understand. 
• 
Don’t believe promises of doubling or tripling your money. 
Source: Helping Seniors, a booklet published by the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General 
Also, try the web page: www.ag.ky.gov. Look under the link “Protecting Seniors” for more tips. 

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Financial Assistance Financial Assistance 
ADULT & TENANT SERVICES 
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government 
1055 Industry Road 
Lexington, KY 40505 
Tel. (859) 258-3810 
Web: www.lfucg.com , click on “Division of 
Adult Services” 
Short-term financial assistance and counseling 
to persons in need when no other community 
resources are available. Assists with payment 
for rent and/or utilities on a loan basis for 
those who meet eligibility requirements. Grant 
assistance for Sewer User Charges available 
to low-income families. Case management 
services are also provided. 
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES BUREAU 
1310 W. Main St. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 253-1993 Counseling and other 
services 
Tel. (859) 253-3339 Emergency Assistance 
Individual, marital and family counseling to 
people of all religious denominations. Fee 
is determined using a sliding scale based on 
income and number in your family. 
The Emergency Services Department provides 
limited financial assistance to people of all 
religious denominations when funds are 
available. 
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL CLOTHING 
BANK 
Carver Community Center 
522 Patterson St. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 244-2215 x2009 
Web: www.commaction.org 
Clothing is available at no cost for low-income 
people. 
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE 
OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY 
2265 Harrodsburg Road, Ste. 303 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. Toll Free: (800) 355-2227 
or (859) 225-0229 
Web: www.cccservices.com 
Nonprofit agency offers full financial counseling 
and debt management on unsecured debt, such 
as credit and medical bills. Program participants 
consolidate debt into one monthly payment 
and forgo use of additional credit during use of 
program. Agency negotiates interest-rates and 
late payment fees. Call between 7:30am and 
8:00pm Monday through Thursday or 7:30am 
to 5:00pm on Friday to arrange a phone or face 
to face interview. Additional office locations 
available in surrounding counties, cities, and 
states. 

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DAILY MONEY MANAGEMENT PLUS 
2132 Rollingdale Road 
Lexington, KY 40513 
Tel. (859) 312-1258 
Web: www.dailymmplus.com 
Daily Money Management Plus provides 
personal business assistance to clients 
who have difficulty in managing their personal 
monetary affairs. The services meet a 
continuum of needs, from organizing and 
keeping track of financial and medical insurance 
papers, to assisting with check writing and 
maintaining bank accounts. 
FREE CREDIT REPORT 
Tel. Toll Free: (877) 322-8228 
Complete the “Annual Credit Report Request 
Form” and mail to: 
Annual Credit Report Request Service 
PO Box 105281 
Atlanta, GA 30348-5281 
Web: www.annualcreditreport.com 
Each of the nationwide consumer reporting 
companies—Equifax, Experian, and 
TransUnion—is required to provide you with a 
free copy of your credit report once every 12 
months, if you ask for it. It is important to check 
your credit report for a number of reasons, 
especially to make sure the information on your 
report is accurate and to be certain you are not 
a victim of identity theft. To obtain your report, 
make your request over the Internet or by calling 
the toll free number. 
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ACT 
Property Valuation Administrator 
101 E. Vine St, Suite 600 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 246-2722 
Web: www.fayettepva.com 
This act entitles anyone 65 or over, or 100% 
disabled, to $31,400 off the assessed value for 
property tax purposes. Any property owner who 
becomes 65 years old or over, or is receiving 
total disability payments from an agent is 
eligible. You must live in or maintain the home 
as your primary residence. You must own and 
maintain the property as of January 1st for the 
year in which you are eligible. You can turn age 
65 anytime during that year. Apply between 8 
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 
Proof of age is required. Be sure to take your 
Medicare card, birth certificate, and/or driver’s 
license to the appointment. 
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 
Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) 
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) 
Tel. Toll Free: (800) 829-1040 
United Way: 2-1-1 
Web: www.irs.gov 
Annual tax counseling services (available 
late January through April 15) are provided 
throughout Lexington and surrounding counties. 
Trained volunteers provide free tax help to 
senior citizens and low- to moderate-income 
people. Watch the newspaper or call the IRS 
or (888) AARP-NOW for the site nearest you. 
Information on TCE and VITA tax preparation 
sites are available beginning late January. In 
Fayette and surrounding counties call 2-1-1 for 
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LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE 
PROGRAM (LIHEAP) 
Community Action Council for Lexington-
Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison and Nicholas 
Counties, Inc. 
P.O. Box 11610 
Lexington, KY 40576 
Tel: (859) 233-4600 
or Toll Free (800) 244-2275 
Contact: Judy Dennis, Manager, Participant 
Support Services 
During the winter months, this is a one-time 
annual financial payment toward utility bills. 
You must have an income at or below 130% 
of federal poverty guidelines. Watch the 
newspaper for announcements of application 
deadlines. During the summer, air conditioners 
are loaned to individuals needing cool air 
circulation to ease severe health conditions. 
You must have an income at or below 150% 
of the federal poverty guidelines and have a 
household member that suffers from a health 
condition aggravated by high temperatures. 
Refer to local Community action agency in your 
County 
MY PEOPLE, LLC 
P.O. Box 221647 
Louisville, KY 40252-1647 
(866) 976-0009 
Web: www.mypeoplellc.com 
Serving Fayette and surrounding counties, My 
People manages the business of daily life. My 
People is an organization of experts to help 
with personal financial, legal, and personal 
needs. Examples of regular services include: 
daily money management, bill-paying, reviewing 
and updating legal documentation, property 
management and oversight, professional 
organizing and downsizing services. Whatever 
services you need, My People can assist you in 
finding a solution. 
RIDGEWOOD, LTD. 
Personal Financial Assistance 
628 N. Broadway, Suite 203 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 233-3056 
Email: ridgewoodltd@aol.com 
Bonded financial service offering budget 
planning, bill verification and payment, payroll 
and payroll taxes, checkbook balancing and 
computerized records. Provides temporary 
or long-term options for each client’s specific 
needs and offers a personal and confidential 
service. Cost varies with service and is based 
on $60 per hour. A set monthly fee is offered at 
a discounted rate. 
SALVATION ARMY 
736 West Main St. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 252-7706 
This group of helping people provides crisis 
counseling as well as emergency food, shelter, 
and clothing. 

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SECOND GLANCE 
1801 Alexandria Dr., Suite 120 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 259-0767 
Household goods, clothing and appliances, 
all used, are available. Furniture may be 
available, by referral, through its association 
with Southland Christian Church. Under certain 
circumstances, free items may be obtained 
when pre-arranged with the store manager. 
Operated by the Brenda D. Cowan Coalition for 
Kentucky, Inc. 
STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM 
(SHIP) 
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass 
498 Georgetown Street 
P.O. Box 12947 
Lexington, KY 40583 
859-233-4556 
Fax: 859-233-1907 
This program provides assistance with 
Medicare, appealing the decisions of Medicare, 
determine possible eligibility for Medicaid, QMB 
or SLMB programs, and review supplemental 
medical insurance (Medigap) policies or long-
term care policies. 

Food and Nutrition 
BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY ACTION 
PARTNERSHIP 
111 Professional Ct. 
P.O. Box 738 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502) 695-4290, 
or Toll Free: (800) 456-6571 
Fayette County sites: 
Black and Williams Center, 498 Georgetown 
Street, 381-9096; 
Dunbar Neighborhood Center, 545 N. Upper 
Street, 258-2445; 
Lexington Senior Citizens Center, 1530 
Nicholasville Rd., 278-6072. 
All centers are on a bus line. Patrons are 
entitled to transportation services to and from 
the Nutrition Center. 
Hot noon meal served five days a week for 
low income people age 60 and over and their 
spouses 
Home delivered meals are also available. 
Call the Frankfort Office or any of the 
three Lexington sites for more information. 
Reservations for onsite meals should be made 
at least one day in advance. A $2 donation is 
accepted for meals. 
Refer to the Senior Center listing for your county 
for local sites 
CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY 
SERVICES 
Community Based Services 
2050 Creative Dr., Ste. 160 
Lexington, KY 40505 
Tel. (859) 246-2070 
Food stamps enable families and individuals to 
supplement their food budgets. The allotments 
are based on the Department of Agriculture’s 
definition of a minimal substance diet. Stamps 
are issued monthly and used in grocery stores 
just like money to purchase food items. Food 
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GOD’S PANTRY FOOD BANK 

1685 Jaggie Fox Way 
Lexington, KY 40511 
Tel. (859) 255-6592 

Emergency Food Box Program 

Provides Fayette County residents a 7-day 
supply of food. Those in need of assistance 
must be referred by an approved social service 
agency and may pick up their food at one of six 
local food pantries. There are several pantries 
located throughout Fayette County. Call for 
locations and hours of operations.

 Some agencies that may refer to God’s Pantry 
Emergency Food Box Program: 
Lexington Senior Citizens Center: 278-6072 
Community Action Council: 233-4600 
Food Stamp Office: 246-2070 
LFUCG Adult & Tenant Services: 258-3810 

or 358-3811 
Cardinal Valley Center (Spanish speaking): 

246-4350 

USDA Commodities (TEFAP) 

Fayette County residents may also pick up 
USDA commodities (TEFAP) at any of the 
food pantries once a month on a walk-in basis. 
They must be low income households. Each 
pantry has the USDA eligibility guidelines and a 
register for signatures. For more information on 
the Emergency Food Box or TEFAP programs, 
call God’s Pantry at(288-5319) or the main 
offi ce (255-6592). 

Commodity Supplemental Food Program 

The CSFP program provides a monthly 
distribution of commodities to eligible seniors 
and woman, infants, and children in Fayette 
County. Seniors must be age 60 or above, live 
in Fayette County, and meet income guidelines. 
All CSFP participants receive: fruit juices, 
evaporated milk, canned fruits, non-fat dry milk, 
canned vegetables, cereal, canned meats or dry 
beans, rice, pasta or instant potatoes, peanut 
butter and reduced fat cheese. Most distribution 
sites have a waiting list. For more information, 
please call God’s Pantry at (288-5331) or the 
main offi ce (255-6592). 

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HOMECARE 
Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging 
699 Perimeter Dr 
Lexington, KY 40517 
Tel. (859) 266-6873 or (859) 269-8021 
State funded program that provides for 
homemakers (personal care and home 
management), home-delivered meals, chores 
(occasional heavy housecleaning), escort 
services, respite for caregivers, and home 
repair services (limited to improving safety of 
the home). Eligibility determined by a formal 
assessment and is limited to individuals over 
60 who are entering or seem likely to enter long 
term care facility for whom in-home services 
can be more appropriate and cost effective in 
response to the person’s needs. Clients are 
monitored through case management activities. 
Homecare has a sliding fee scale. Estimates 
can be given. 
Refer to the Senior Citizens Center listing for 
counties other than Fayette 
HOPE CENTER 
360 West Loudon Ave. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 252-7881 
Life sustaining/life building services for 
Lexington’s homeless and at-risk men. Open 
seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Shelter, 
counseling, education, recovery program, 
employment counseling, detoxifi cation, social 
and mental health services are offered to men. 
Food is available three times daily, seven days 
a week. Breakfast is served to residents only 
from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday through 
Friday and 8-9 a.m. on Weekends. Lunch is 
served to residents, those with disabilities and 
the elderly from 12 noon to 1 p.m., and dinner is 
open to anyone and is served from 5:00 p.m. to 
6:00 p.m. The mobile outreach unit is available 
Monday through Friday from approximately 
7:30am -2:30pm in the downtown area. 
MEALS ON WHEELS 
1530 Nicholasville Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 276-5391 
Home delivered hot noon meal, breakfast 
(cereal, milk and juice) and supper snack is 
provided Monday through Friday, from 11:00 
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to homebound persons within 
a limited geographical area. Special diets can 
be accommodated. Cost is $25/week. Call 
between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday 
through Friday. 
Refer to Senior Citizen Center in counties other 
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HOSPICE SERVICES 


HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS 
2312 Alexandria Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 276-5344, 
or Toll Free: (800) 876-6005 
Web: www.hospicebg.org 
Service Area Includes: Anderson, Bourbon, 
Fayette, Franklin, Harrison, Jessamine, Nicholas, 
Scott, and Woodford Counties. 
HOSPICE EAST Service Area includes: Clark and Powell 
407 Shoppers Drive Counties. 
Winchester, KY 40392 
Tel. (859) 744-1971 
Web: www.hospiceeast.org 
HERITAGE HOSPICE, INC. Service Area includes: Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln, 
120 Enterprise Drive and Mercer Counties. 
Danville, KY 40422 
Tel. (859) 236-2425 Toll Free: (800) 203-6633 
Web: www.heritagehospice.com 

Hospice Cares for You: 

Hospice provides most of the health and support services of a health care facility for terminally ill patients of 
all ages in the privacy, comfort, and familiarity of one’s home. Research indicates that no one really wants to 
die in a setting where strangers are in control. Given a choice, most people prefer to die at home among family 
and friends. Hospice enables terminally ill patients to stay at home and still receive quality care. 

Hospice is a Team: 

The Hospice home care team includes the patient’s own physician, registered nurse, social workers, 
bereavement counselor, home care aid, chaplain, and trained volunteer. The patient’s personal physician 
directs the medical plan of care implemented in the home by Hospice nurses. Being at home allows the 
patient—along with the family—to be in charge of treatment decisions. The Hospice team engages family 
members in the care and support of the patient, training them in caring techniques, encouraging open 
communication among family members and the patient, and helping them accept the issues and reality of 
death. 

Hospice continues caring for the family following the patient’s death. Specially trained bereavement counselors 
help the family members, friends, and the community cope with the grief through visits, written communication, 
and support programs. 

Hospice Services: 

An assigned team member makes regular visits to evaluate the patient’s condition, and communicates 
regularly with the patient’s physician about care. Team members can also teach family or friends to be 
caregivers and to manage pain and other symptoms. Team members are available 24 hours every day to 
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Team members may assist with all aspects of care. Certified home care aids change beds, perform light 
housekeeping, and provide personal care such as bathing, shaving, and shampooing. Social workers help 
resolve psychological and emotional problems, provide forms for living wills, arrange for delivery of community 
services, and provide counseling for both the patient and the family. A chaplain trained in pastoral care 
counsels and assists that patient and family with spiritual concerns upon request. The chaplain complements 
the religious care provided by the patient’s own minister when desired. Trained volunteers make regular 
visits to assist in patient care, to help with household activities, or to stay with the patient so that the family 
caregivers can have some free time. They are available to transport patients to doctor’s appointments, etc. 
Volunteers can also perform special “niceties” such as styling hair, reading, or giving massages. Bereavement 
counselors help the family adjust after the patient’s death during the following year. Educational home visits, as 
well as, periodic letters and phone calls are provided. Support groups, programs, and educational workshops 
are also available for bereaved spouses and children. 

Medicare Coverage: 

Medicare beneficiaries may have their Part A Medicare Hospital Insurance cover hospice services for terminal 
illnesses. The beneficiary receives non-curative services at home or as an inpatient in the hospital. The patient 
signs a statement choosing hospice care from a Medicare-approved hospice instead of Medicare benefi ts. This 
program provides all needed medical services. For more information on Hospice Services, contact the Hospice 
of the Bluegrass. 

OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS 

275 East Main St. 
Frankfort, KY 40621 
Tel. (502) 564-4212 
Web: http://chfs.ky.gov 

The Vital Statistics office maintains death certificates from 1911 to the present. You can purchase a certified 
death certificate by phone, by mail, off the Internet, or by visiting the office. Each copy costs $6.00. Allow 
up to 30 working days for processing, particularly if you are ordering copies by mail. To order your copy, you 
must include the following information: full name of the deceased; the month, day and year of death; the 
county of death; the name and address where the certificate is to be mailed; phone number where you can be 
reached during the hours 8:00-4:30; the number of copies you are ordering; check, money order or credit card 
information. 

PRE-PLANNING AND PRE-PAYING FOR YOUR FUNERAL 

Many consumers choose to pre-plan their funeral in order to deal with the emotional, legal, and fi nancial issues 
in advance. Pre-planning allows the consumer to choose what type of arrangements he/she wants and enables 
the consumer to make buying decisions without the emotions of an “at need” situation. Families who discuss 
final arrangements prior to death may have much lower costs. Some consumers also choose to pre-pay for 
their funeral arrangements. This involves the selection of, and advance payment for, funeral and/or cemetery 
merchandise and services. For example, caskets, vaults, opening and closing costs, and services of a funeral 
director would be pre-paid. However, not all cemeteries will accept pre-paid merchandise and services, so 
check with the cemetery for specific details. The Cemetery and Funeral Home Section of the Office of the 
Attorney General regulate sellers of these pre-need and pre-paid merchandise and services purchased 
within the state. Items purchased over the internet are not necessarily regulated nor are they guaranteed. 
Consequently, you might want to consider buying any pre-purchase items only at a reputable business within 
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PRE-PAID CEMETERY MERCHANDISE AND CONTRACTS 

When you buy cemetery merchandise, it must be (1) attached to the realty; (2) stored in a bonded warehouse 
in your name; or (3) 40% of the monies paid must be deposited in a cemetery merchandise trust fund in your 
name within six months of the date of the contract. Pre-need cemetery merchandise sales are registered with 
the Office of the Attorney General in your name. Cemeteries must be registered with the Office of the Attorney 
General, unless they meet the qualifications for exemption. To qualify for exemption, a cemetery must: (1) be 
owned and controlled by lot owners; (2) operate nonprofit; (3) sell no pre-need merchandise and/or services 
(this does not include grave spaces); and (4) have no salaried employees other than maintenance employees. 


If cemeteries do not meet these qualifications, they are subject to the regulatory authority of the Office of the 
Attorney General and must follow these laws: 


.. Place percentage of the amount paid into an irrevocable perpetual care and maintenance trust fund. 
.. The income from this trust may only be used for the maintenance and embellishment of the cemetery. 
.. The principle remains in the trust and untouched. 
.. File annual reports. 
.. Are subject to audit by the Office of the Attorney General 


The Cemetery and Funeral Home Section of the Consumer Protection Division: 


• 
Licenses sellers of pre-need burial contracts (the pre-need sale of vaults and openings and closings and all 
other funeral services) 
• 
Registers cemetery companies. 
• 
Licenses crematory authorities. 
• 
Registers crematory retort operators. 
• 
Registers pre-construction sales of mausoleum and lawn crypt projects. 
• 
Registers sellers of pre-need cemetery merchandise. 
• 
A violation of the trust provisions of these statutes is a felony. 
Pre-Need Burial Contract and Trusts: 

If you sign a pre-need burial contract, the seller must place 100% of all monies paid in a fi nancial institution. 
These funds remain in the trust until the time of need. In the event you request a refund, you are entitled to 
100% of all monies paid within ten days, plus all interest earned. Requests for refunds must be in writing to the 
seller and the financial institution holding the funds. Pre-need burial contracts are registered with the Offi ce of 
the Attorney General in your name. Pre-need contracts funded by insurance products are exempt from these 
requirements and are regulated by the Kentucky Department of Insurance. 

Sometimes the seller of pre-need burial contracts is a cemetery. Vaults and openings and closings sold by 
a funeral home or cemetery are pre-need funeral merchandise and require 100% trusting. If you choose to 
cancel your contract, you are entitled to a refund of all monies paid for the vault or opening/closing and all 
interest earned within ten days of written request to the seller and the fi nancial institution. 

Crematories: 

The Office of Attorney General licenses crematories and crematory retort operators. You may preauthorize 
your own cremation. At the time of death, however, someone will have to certify certain items on your behalf. 
Someone will need to identify the remains, take responsibility for the cremated remains. However, the 
crematory may rely on your pre-authorization to do the services unless there is a conflicting demand by the 
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Pre-Construction Sales Projects: 

If you purchase a space in a mausoleum or a lawn crypt before it is constructed, the seller is required to be 
registered with the Office of the Attorney General. The seller must also place 36% of all payments into a pre-
construction trust fund. Pre-construction sales are also registered with the Office of the Attorney General in 
your name. 

Where to Go for Help: 

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 
CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 

Cemetery and Funeral Home Section 
1024 Capital Center Dr. 
Frankfort, KY 40601-8204 
Tel. (502) 696-5389 

MILWARD FUNERAL HOMES 

The following advanced planning specialists and family service representatives at Milward Funeral Homes are 
available to advise individuals with their pre-planning funeral needs. 

Two Locations: 

159 North Broadway 391 Southland Dr. 
Lexington, KY 40507 Lexington, KY 40503 
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BLUEGRASS ULTRA TRANSIT (BUS) 
PO Box 738 
111 Professional Court 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
1-800-456-6571 
Fax: (502) 695-6102 
Requires three (3) days notice for transportation. 
Medicaid will pay for individuals who do not 
have a vehicle. Otherwise there is a minimal 
cost per mile. Service will transport into 
Lexington from surrounding areas, but does not 
originate here. 
FEDERATED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 
1460 Newtown Pike, #209 
Lexington, KY 40511 
Tel. (859) 233-0066 
INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION 
NETWORK-ITNBLUEGRASS 
436 Georgetown Street 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 252-8665 
Web: www.itnbluegrass.org 
ITNBluegrass (Independent Transportation 
Network) is a 24/7 automobile transportation 
program for Central Kentucky elders and 
visually-impaired adults living in Fayette County. 
Transportation is provided by a combination 
of paid and volunteer drivers. The program is 
also being developed in Jessamine, Woodford, 
Bourbon, and Scott Counties. Membership is 
required. 
KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS 
TRANSPORTATION (KRFDC) 
FOOTHILLS EXPRESS 
P O Box 743 
309 Spangler Drive 
Richmond, KY 40475 
1-800-819-7083 
859-624-3236 
Low cost transportation for Medicaid and non-
Medicaid recipients. For Medicaid waiver, call 
1-800-245-2826. 
LEXTRAN 
109 West Loudon Ave. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 253-4636 Information 
Tel. (859) 255-7756 Office 
Web: www.lextranonthemove.org 
Regular fare: $1.00. Monthly pass: $30. Senior 
citizen or disability ID card enables one to 
receive a 50-cent fare or $15 monthly pass. 
Transfers are free. ID cards are $5 and may be 
obtained by visiting the LexTran office or the 
Transit Center on Vine Street. Proof of age or 
disability is necessary. Hours: 6:00 a.m.- 6:00 
p.m., Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m.-4:00 
p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Call for Route 
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MEDICAID TRANSPORTATION VOUCHERS 
Division of Family Support 
913 Georgetown St. 
Lexington, KY 40511 
Tel. (859) 244-2215 
If you have a Medicaid card, it will pay for 
transportation to the doctor’s office or hospital. 
If you are in Kentucky Select, call your provider. 
If you are on a regular Medicaid card, you 
must call the number here in advance of the 
appointment to apply for a voucher. 
RURAL/METRO AMBULANCE 
1135 Versailles Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 233-9719, or Toll Free: (800) 3250716 
In addition to emergency transportation, they 
can take a person on a stretcher to a non-
emergency medical appointment for $300.70 + 
$9.80/mile. 
TRANSPORTATION VOUCHERS 
Community Action Council 
913 Georgetown St. 
P.O. Box 11610 
Lexington, KY 40576 
Tel. (859) 233-4600 
Provides vouchers for trips on Wheels to and 
from medical appointments and shopping 
centers. Must qualify for a Wheels card and 
have income within 125% of poverty guidelines. 
WHEELS-BLUEGRASS AREA CHAPTER 
American Red Cross 
1450 Newtown Pike 
Lexington, KY 40511 
Tel. (859) 233-3433 
Wheelchair lift equipped mini-buses for those 
with a disability, which prevents them from 
riding LexTran. A demand/response system 
providing door-to-door service. You must fill 
out an application and be registered with the 
Red Cross Wheels Office. Disability must be 
documented by a physician or social service 
agency. Reservations must be made 24 hours in 
advance. Operating Monday through Saturday, 
6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Sunday 6:00 a.m.-
8:00 p.m. $1.60 per one-way trip. 

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Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 - 149 
Senior Activity Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 - 152 
Senior Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 - 154 
Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 - 156 
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Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 - 145 
Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 - 149 
Senior Activity Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 - 152 
Senior Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 - 154 
Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 - 156 
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Employment Employment 
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF KENTUCKY 
130 W. New Circle Rd., Suite 110 
Lexington, KY 40505 
Tel. (859) 231-8394 
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky helps people 
with disabilities or other disadvantages achieve 
and maintain employment to gain a better 
quality of life. Services provided include: 
orientation/intake; controlled work experience; 
personal and social adjustment; job seeking 
skills training; placement; referral services; 
vocational counseling; paid work; reports to 
referral source; follow-up; exit consultation. 
OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING 
Central Kentucky Job Centers 
1055 Industry Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 258-3140 
Georgetown 
1000 West Main Street 
(502) 863-2402 
Richmond 
595 South Keeneland Drive 
(859) 624-2564 
Danville 
121 East Broadway 
(859) 239-7411 
www.ckyjobs.com 
This state agency offers job placement, 
referral, customized training , counseling, and 
assessments. 
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE 
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 
National Council on Aging 
Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County 
1530 Nicholasville Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 277-3983 or 277-3979 
OR 
BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY ACTION 
PARTNERSHIP 
111 Professional Court 
P.O. Box 738 
Frankfort, KY 40602 
Tel. (800) 456-6571 
The Title V Senior Community Services 
Employment Program is a federally funded 
employment program for persons age 55 and 
older who qualify. They can help place you with 
community service agencies, the job search 
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SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM Senior companions are people 60 and over who 
Bluegrass Community Action spend 20 hours a week helping the homebound 
P.O. Box 738 elderly in 10 central Kentucky counties. The 
Frankfort, KY 40602 Senior Companion is paid a small hourly stipend 
Tel. (502) 695-4290, by this federally funded program. They can help 
or Toll Free: (800) 456-6571 with preparing meals, running errands, escort, 
and other helpful activities. 

Continuing Education 
AAA BLUE GRASS 
AAA DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 
155 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 233-1111, 
or Toll Free: (800) 233-1111 
Free eight hour class program for those age 55 
and over. Completion of the program makes you 
eligible for a discount on your auto insurance 
premium. 
AARP 55 ALIVE DRIVING PROGRAM 
For information on class schedules, call: 
Tel. (859) 278-6072 Lexington Senior Citizens 
Center 
Tel. (859) 233-0986 Bell House 
Completion of this course entitles you to a 
discount on your auto insurance for three years. 
Eight hour classroom course in two 4-hour 
sessions, consisting of instructor guidance, 
slide presentations, and group discussions to 
update and review your driving knowledge, with 
particular emphasis on age-related physical 
changes that effect driving safety. This course 
is given for anyone over 50 in many locations 
throughout the year, including the Bell House 
or the Senior Center. Call for next class time, 
schedule, and cost. 
AMERICAN RED CROSS 
Bluegrass Area Chapter 
1450 Newtown Pike 
Lexington, KY 40511 
Tel. (859)253-1331 
Web: www.redcrosslex.org 
Community educational programs and health 
courses in the following areas: CPR, fi rst aid, 
blood born pathogens, HIV-AIDS education, 
water safety, and babysitting. If you are 
interested in learning how to help yourself and 
others in times of emergency, please contact the 
American Red Cross for a class schedule. Small 
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BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL 
COLLEGE DISTRICT 
1164 Opportunity Way 
Lexington, KY 40511 
Tel. (859) 246-6200 
Web: www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu 
Part-time classes are offered throughout the 
year in general vocational education and English 
as a Second Language. Adult Basic Education: 
Provides classes in reading and math to prepare 
adults for better jobs. Students advance at 
their own speed. Classes offered at more than 
15 places throughout the county, as well as in 
Boyle and Anderson County. 
BOOK BUDDIES 
Lexington Public Library 
140 E. Main St. 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 231-5592 
Homebound patrons receive twice-monthly visits 
from their volunteer Book Buddy who brings 
books, records, tapes from the public library. 
Volunteers must attend training and be willing to 
submit to a police records check. 
CARNEGIE CENTER FOR LITERACY AND 
LEARNING 
251 W. Second St. 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 254-4175 
Web: www.carnegieliteracy.org 
Programs in literacy and learning are provided 
to all citizens of the community by the Carnegie 
Center. There are literacy programs at various 
reading levels as well as help with writing for 
beginners or published writers. They offer 
several computer classes and free use of 
computers. Special classes for seniors include 
Computer Literacy and Writing Group at the 
Senior Citizens Center. A computer consultant 
will be available everyday during business 
hours. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. 
– 7:30 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., and 
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (except holiday 
weekends). 
CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY 
Division of Police 
Lexington-Fayette Urban-County Government 
Tel. (859) 258-3634 
Web: www.lexingtonpolice.com 
Program to familiarize citizens with the working 
of the Division of Police. Twelve weekly 3-hour 
classes and lots of hands on experience. Held 
three times a year. Available to any citizen over 
18. Call to make application. 
CITIZENS FIRE ACADEMY 
Division of Fire 
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government 
tel (859) 231-5668 
Program to familiarize citizens with the working 
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FAYETTE COUNTY COOPERATIVE 
EXTENSION 
1140 Red Mile Place 
University of Kentucky 
Lexington, KY 40504 
Tel. (859) 257-5582 
Web: www.ces.ca.uky.edu/fayette 
Agents specializing in home economics, 
horticulture, and agriculture present educational 
programs, answer telephone inquiries, sponsor 
a wide variety of workshops and assist 
clientele on a one-on-one basis. Agents write 
free newsletters: Consumer Notes, Working 
Women’s World, and Horticulture Notes. 
Check for an extension agency in your county 
at http:/www.ces.uky.edu or by calling (859)2573501 
GOLD CARDS FOR SENIORS 
Fayette County Public Schools 
Community Relations 
701 East Main St. 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 381-4000 
The Fayette County Public School offers free 
admission to school functions for those 65 and 
older. The Gold Card can be used at sports 
events, plays, and other activities. To get your 
Gold Card, call or write the office. 
KENTUCKY REGIONAL LIBRARY FOR THE 
BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED 
P.O. Box 818 
300 Coffee Tree Rd. 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (800) 372-2968 
Web: www.kbla.ky.gov 
Free Braille or talking books (on tape) for 
persons with reading problems due to blindness, 
physical disability, or other related problems. 
With the talking books comes a special tape 
machine. These will be mailed to you and you 
mail them back postage-free from your home. 
Applicants must have their disability certified 
by a medical, educational, or social work 
professional. 
LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 
• Central Library: 140 E. Main St., 
(859) 231-5500 
• Beaumont Branch: 3080 Fieldstone Way, 
(859) 231-5570 
• Tates Creek Branch: 3628 Walden Dr., 
(859) 231-5580 
• Northside Branch: 1737 Russell Cave Rd., 
(859) 231-5590 
• Eagle Creek: 101 N. Eagle Creek Dr., 
(859) 231-5560 
• Village Branch: 2185 Versailles Rd., 
(859) 231-5575 
Web: www.lexpublib.org 
In addition to books, the library offers a variety 
of programs and activities for senior citizens, 
including large print books, books on tape, 
a book service for the homebound and free 
computer classes. Publicly accessed computers 
with internet services available. Also call about 
the book van. It goes to many nursing homes 
and retirement homes. All libraries are located 
near a bus line and buildings are accessible 
for the handicapped. Library cards are free 
to Fayette County residents and citizens of 
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LIVING ARTS AND SCIENCES CENTER 
362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 252-5222 or 255-2284 
Web: www.lasclex.org 
Educational opportunities in arts and sciences 
for persons of all ages through exhibits, classes, 
and outreach. Class sessions are held five times 
throughout the year. Hosts 10-12 art exhibitions, 
3 science exhibitions, workshops, field trips, and 
programs for at-risk, special populations, and 
neighborhood youth. LASC is on the downtown 
bus line. 
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at 
UK 
Ligon House 
658 S. Limestone St. 
University of Kentucky 
Lexington, KY 40506-0442 
Tel. (859) 257-2656 
Web: www.rgs.uky.edu/aging 
Tuition-free education for academic classes 
at the University of Kentucky to persons 65 
and over. Other special non-credit classes 
for persons age 60 and over, including: art 
classes, computer classes, fitness exercise 
classes, Great Decisions group, radio-drama 
group, mixed chorus (two performances a year), 
dulcimer classes, yoga, and walking. Donovan 
Forum lecture series meets 
every Tuesday and Thursday at the Senior 
Center from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and is open to the 
public. 
POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE (PAL) 
Senior Citizens Program 
150 E. Main Street 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 258-3636 
Web: www.lfucg.com 
The PAL Senior Citizens Program is designed 
to educate senior citizens about the latest crime 
prevention and safety programs. Field trips, 
parties, and other special events. 
SENIOR CRIME COLLEGE AND SENIOR DAY 
OUT 
Senior Protection Branch 
700 Capitol Ave., Suite 118 
Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (502) 696-5389 
Web: http://ag.ky.gov/senior/college.htm 
Senior 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. Senior Day Out 
is a program presented by local TRIADs and 
supported by the Attorney General’s Office. 
SENIOR INTERN PROGRAM 
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government, 
Office of Aging Services 
200 E. Main St. 
Lexington, KY 40507 
Tel. (859) 258-3806 
The Senior Intern Program offers senior 
citizens in Fayette County an opportunity to 
learn more about local government by talking 
to key decision makers, participating in class 
activities, and visiting facilities. Classes typically 
held in June at no cost to participants. Contact 
the LFUCG Office of Aging Services for more 
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YMCA 
239 East High St., (859) 254-9622• 
381 W. Louden Ave., (859) 258-9622• 
3250 Beaumont Circle, (859) 219-9622• 
647 Chestnut St., (859) 254-3786• 
Bourbon County YMCA (859) 987-1395• 
Clark County YMCA (859) 744-9622• 
Franklin County YMCA (502) 227-9637• 
Jessamine County YMCA (859) 885-5013• 
Madison County YMCA (859) 623-9356• 
Mercer County YMCA (859) 734-9622• 
Scott County YMCA (859) 863-4841• 
Web: www.ymcaofcentralky.org 
Exercise classes on land and water. Fit for 
Life and Lo Hydro Aerobics are especially for 
seniors. Special membership rates for seniors. 
Also have special arthritis program. The 
Chestnut Street location has a War Mothers 
Group and a Retired Teachers Group. 
SENIOR NET 
CENTRAL KENTUCKY COMPUTER SOCIETY 
160 Moore Drive, Suite 107 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 373-1000 
Computer classes for people 55 and over taught 
by members of the international Senior Net 
group. Membership benefits include substantial 
discounts, a Senior Net sourcebook, and a 
quarterly newspaper. $25 per year. Membership 
also available through America-On-Line. 
Locations with public access to computers: 
• Lexington Public Library (all branches) 
• UK library 
• Carnegie Center 
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SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTERS IN FAYETTE COUNTY 

Senior centers offer a wide range of services. Many offer home delivered meal programs, low cost lunches, 
support groups, transportation services, respite services, information about community resources, social 
services, counseling, recreational and learning opportunities, exercise classes, and health promotion. Call your 
local center to find out what services and activities are currently available. 

LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY 
GOVERNMENT 
Bell House Senior Center 
Parks and Recreation 
545 Sayre Ave 
Lexington, KY 40508 
859-233-0986 
www.lfucg.com/parks/seniors 
Center located at the Bell House Mansion. 
Recreation and cultural activities for senior 
adults 50 years and older. Free Programming 
to include classes in: Art, Arts and Crafts, 
Ceramics, Water fitness, Fitness, Card games, 
Piano Lessons, Bell Choir, Line Dancing, 
Monday Club. Extensive travel is offered for day 
trips and extended day trips, cost for the travel 
varies. The hours are Monday-Friday 8:304:
30pm. This center is located one block from 
the bus line and is generally accessible. 
BLACK AND WILLIAMS NEIGHBORHOOD 
CENTER 
498 Georgetown St. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 381-9096 
Open to anyone age 60 or over. Lunch 
available at noon for a 50 cent donation. 
Exercise classes, line dancing, bingo, movie 
days, dominoes, cards, chess, blood pressure 
monitoring, and other activities. Transportation 
available within the service area. 
THE DUNBAR COMMUNITY CENTER 
545 N. Upper St. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 258-2445 
Open to anyone age 60 or over. Lunch with 
advance notice and registration, donations 
accepted. Exercise classes, cards, movie 
days, dominoes, games, and other activities. 
Transportation available within the service area. 
LAFAYETTE CENTER 
Lafayette Christian Church 
1836 Clays Mill Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 233-0986 (program is run through the 
Bell Center) 
Center is operated by the Division of Parks and 
Recreation and located in the Fellowship Hall 
(basement) of the Lafayette Christian Church. 
A Friday morning ceramic class is available 
to seniors 50+. All supplies provided except 
green-ware pieces and brushes. Monthly green-
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LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY 
GOVERNMENT 
Lexington Senior Citizen Center-Parks and 
Recreation Programs 
1530 Nicholasville Road 
Lexington, KY 40503 
859-278-6072 ext 301 
www.lfucg.com/parks/seniors 
As a part of the Senior Citizen Center, Parks 
and Recreation provides opportunities for 
recreation and leisure participation in this multipurpose 
center for senior adults 50 years and 
older. Free Programming to include classes 
in: Art, Arts and Crafts, Ceramics, Water 
fitness, Fitness, Stretch and Tone, Table 
Tennis, Bingo, Card games, China Painting, 
and Striders. Extensive travel is offered for day 
trips and extended day trips, cost for the travel 
varies. This center is located on the bus route, 
limited transportation may be provided by the 
Division of Adult Services and the facility is ADA 
compliant. 
LEXINGTON STRIDERS WALKING CLUB 
Turfl and Mall 
Harrodsburg Road 
Lexington, KY 40503 
Tel. (859) 233-0986 (program is run through the 
Bell House Senior Center) 
Members of the club walk (anywhere they want) 
and record their individual mileage totals by 
time or distance. The date a monthly meeting is 
published in the monthly newsletter sent from 
the Bell House and the Lexington Senior Citizen 
Center. The Lexington Striders Walking Club is 
co-sponsored by the Lexington Medical Society. 
SENIOR RECREATIONAL CENTER 
Ballard Griffi th Towers 
650 Tower Plaza 
Lexington, KY 40508 
(859) 281-5081 or (859) 278-6072 
Recreational activities here include ceramics, 
craft classes, bingo, picnics, birthday parties, 
and dances for residents. Bingo is open to the 
public. Connie Griffith Manor and Ballard Place 
are located on a bus line and are accessible to 
the handicapped. 

BLUEGRASS REGION SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTERS 
OUTSIDE OF FAYETTE COUNTY 

ANDERSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 
160 Township Square 
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 
Tel. (502) 839-7520, or fax (502) 839-7745 
BOURBON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 
1 Main & Bank Row, PO Box 159 
Paris, KY 40361 
Tel. (859) 987-7453, or fax (859) 987-0721 
BOYLE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 
569 Jean Drive 
Danville, KY 40422 
Tel. (859) 236-2070, or fax (859) 238-7111 
TTY: (859) 238-0120 
CLARK COUNTY AGING SERVICES 
PO Box 151, 32 Meadow St. 
Winchester, KY 40392 
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ESTILL COUNTY SENIOR CENTER FRANKLIN COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 
532 Stacy Lane Rd. 202 Medical Heights Dr. 
Irvine, KY 40336 Frankfort, KY 40601 
Tel. (606) 723-4787, or fax (606) 723-4787 Tel. (502) 223-5794, or fax (502) 227-8019 
GARRARD COUNTY SENIOR CENTER HARRISON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 
153 Farra Drive 216 Old Lair Road 
Lancaster, KY 40444 Cynthiana, KY 41031 
Tel. (859) 792-3147, or fax (859) 792-3147 Tel. (859) 234-5801, or fax (859) 234-8137 
JESSAMINE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LINCOLN COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 
111 Hoover Drive 100 Senior Way 
Nicholasville, KY 40356 Stanford, KY 40484 
Tel. (859) 885-9102, or fax (859) 885-6639 Tel. (606) 365-9016, or fax (606) 365-4001 
MADISON/BEREA SENIOR CENTER MADISON/RICHMOND SENIOR CENTER 
214 West Jefferson Street 1215 W. Main Street 
Berea, KY 40403 Richmond, KY 40475 
Tel. (859) 986-8350, or fax (859) 985-7284 Tel. (859) 623-0474, or fax (859) 625-5661 
MERCER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER NICHOLAS COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 
1475 Louisville Rd. 124 E. Main St. 
Harrodsburg, KY 40330 Carlisle, KY 40311 
Tel. (859) 734-5185, or fax (859) 734-6819 Tel. (859) 289-3729, or fax (859) 289-3705 
POWELL COUNTY SENIOR CENTER SCOTT COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 
127 Pirate Drive 800 Cincinnati Pike, Ste. 10 
Stanton, KY 40380 Georgetown, KY 40324 
Tel. (606) 663-5981, or fax (606) 663-5981 Tel. (502) 863-4041, or fax (502) 863-4041 
WOODFORD COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 
285 Beasley Road 
Versailles, KY 40383 
Tel. (859) 873-7290, or fax (859) 873-7290 

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Senior Organizations Senior Organizations 
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION 
OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP) 
Plainview Center, Ste. 121 
10401 Linn Station Rd., Suite 121 
Louisville, KY 40223 
Tel. (502) 394-0227, 
or Toll Free: (866) 295-7275 
Web: www.aarp.org 
Call Toll Free (888) 687-2277 to locate a local 
chapter 
Educational programs, community services, and 
advocacy including 55 Alive drivers training, Tax 
Aide, insurance plans, mail-order pharmacy, 
travel plans, and more. 
RETIRED MILITARY OFFICERS 
ASSOCIATION BLUEGRASS CHAPTER 
(MOAA) 
Tel. (859) 266-6865, 
or national Toll Free: (800) 234-6622 
Web: www.moaa.org 
Local chapter for active, retired, former officers 
and warrant officers of the uniformed services. 
Surviving spouses of these personnel are 
eligible to join as Auxiliary Members. Monthly 
meetings are held at various locations, usually 
on the first Tuesday of the month, and consist 
of a short business meeting, dinner, and a 
guest speaker.. 
BLUEGRASS RETIRED TEACHERS 
ASSOCIATION (Fayette/Bourbon County) 
Tel. (859) 245-1817 
Toll Free: (800) 551-7979 
Web: www.krta.org 
The purpose of this group is to promote the 
economic, social, and professional interests 
of retired teachers and to support efforts to 
improve public education. There are many 
benefits of membership including a newsletter. 
ELDERCRAFTERS 
Black and Williams Center 
498 Georgetown St. 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 255-0926, or (859) 252-1288 
This program offers a variety of activities for 
seniors, including crafts, ceramics, trips, fun 
days, and special interest workshops. Open to 
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NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEES ASSOC (NARFE) 

Tel. (859) 272-6413 
Web: http://narfe.org 

NARFE monitors legislation affecting federal 
civil service benefits and assuring fair treatment 
of the annuitants. Any retired or present federal 
civilian employee with 5 or more years of 
service and the spouses or survivors will be 
provided information and individual assistance 
regarding problems with governmental benefits, 
services of the organization, and insurance 
options. The Central Kentucky Chapter 97 
serves the community by contributing funds 
for Alzheimer’s research, helping the local 
Alzheimer’s Committee with fund-raising 
activities, and assisting family members of 
people with Alzheimer’s disease. The chapter 
also contributes to Hospice, and children with 
special needs. Annual dues are required. 

Volunteer Opportunities 
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 
1065 Dove Run Road, STE # 2 
Lexington, KY 40502 
Tel. (859) 266-5283, ext. 29 
Volunteers are always needed at the Best 
Friends Day Center located in the Second 
Presbyterian Church at 460 East Main Street in 
Lexington, KY. Best Friends is sponsored by the 
Alzheimer’s Association. The Day Center is a 
safe and fun environment for people diagnosed 
with memory loss and dementia. The program 
offers family members respite from their care 
giving roles. 
Volunteers at the Best Friends Center provide 
friendship and assistance to participants as they 
participate in staff led activities. Volunteers are 
needed for 3-4 hours per week Monday through 
Friday. 
FAITH IN ACTION: ELDER OUTREACH 
1530 Nicholasville Rd. 
Lexington, KY 40503 
(859) 252-1365 
Program Coordinator: (859) 309-1483 
www.faithinactionelderoutreach.com 
People in the community volunteer with older 
adults in Fayette and Scott County in order to 
help them maintain their independence. Trained 
volunteers help with non-medical activities, 
such as small household chores, running 
errands, respite care, minor home maintenance, 
telephoning, and visiting. 

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FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM (FGP) 

Community Action Council 

P.O. Box 11610 
Lexington, KY 40576 
Tel. (859) 233-4600 Toll Free (800) 244-2275 
Web: www.commaction.org 
INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION 
NETWORK-ITNBLUEGRASS 

436 Georgetown Street 
Lexington, KY 40508 
Tel. (859) 252-8665 
Web: www.itnbluegrass.org 

When You are willing to share your love, time 
and experience, you have the power to help a 
child that needs you. If you are 60 or older and 
want to share your experience and compassion, 
you have what it takes to be a Foster 
Grandparents Program volunteer. 
As a Foster Grandparent serving at one of our 
many locations you will help children learn to 
read, provide one-on-one tutoring, and guide 
children at a critical time in their lives. Foster 
Grandparents may serve up to 40 hours per 
week. Volunteers earn a tax free hourly stipend. 
With the Foster Grandparents Program, you’ll 
receive pre-service orientation, training from the 
organization where you serve, and supplemental 
accident and liability insurance while on duty. 

ITNBluegrass (Independent Transportation 
Network) is a 24/7 automobile transportation 
program for Central Kentucky elders and 
visually-impaired adults living in Fayette County. 
Transportation is provided by a combination 
of paid and volunteer drivers. The program is 
also being developed in Jessamine, Woodford, 
Bourbon, and Scott Counties. Membership is 
required. 

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RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER 
PROGRAM (RSVP) 
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL 
P.O. Box 11610 
Lexington, KY 40576 
Tel. (859) 233-4600 Toll Free (800) 244-2275 
Web: http://commaction.org 
If you are age 55 or older and looking for a way 
to impact your community and change lives, 
the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program 
(RSVP) may be for you. RSVP is a program 
of Community Action Council that pairs senior 
volunteers with community organizations 
that need their help. RSVP provides service 
opportunities for those who want to make a 
difference while maintaining the flexibility to 
decide who and how frequently they serve. 
After an assessment of the volunteers talents 
and needs, RSVP matches volunteers in 
community services, such as tutoring young 
children; building houses; helping children 
get immunized; participating in community 
watch programs; planning community gardens; 
offering relief services to victims of natural 
disasters; helping community organizations to 
operate more efficiently and much more. RSVP 
volunteers receive orientation and on-the-job 
training for the service of their choice. RSVP 
works with more than 40 nonprofit organizations 
in Fayette and Jessamine Counties and offer 
more than 160 diverse volunteer opportunities. 
SERVICE CORPS OF RETIRED EXECUTIVES 
(SCORE) 
389 Waller Ave., Suite 130 
Lexington, KY 4050 4 
Tel. (859) 231-9902 
Fax: (859) 253-3190 
Email: scorelex@pdqweb.com 
Website: www.lexingtonscore.org 
Retired executives volunteer as advisors to 
persons interested in starting a small business 
or those already in a small business. Assists 
persons in developing and implementing 
business plans. SCORE is sponsored by the 
Small Business administration. Counseling 
FREE of charge. 
UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS 
VOLUNTEER CENTER 
2480 Fortune Dr., #250 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. 2-1-1 or (859) 313-5465 
Fax: (859) 259-3397 
Web: www.uwbg.org 
The United Way of the Bluegrass Volunteer 
Center matches volunteers with meaningful 
opportunities in Central Kentucky’s nonprofit 
organizations. As a volunteer, you can make 
a difference and impact your community in a 
positive way. 

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Helpful Internet Sites for Keeping Active Helpful Internet Sites for Keeping Active 
HELPFUL INTERNET SITES FOR KEEPING ACTIVE 

• AARP: www.aarp.org 
• Elderhostel: www.elderhostel.org 
• National Senior Service Corps: www.whitehouse.gov 
• Resource Directory for Older Adults: www.aoa.gov 
• Senior Community Services Employment Program: www.wdsc.org 
• Service Corps of Retired Executives: www.score.org 
• Third Age: www.thirdage.com 
• Volunteering: www.volunteermatch.org 
• United Way: www.uwbg.org 
Notes: 

For Additional information about senior organizations, support groups, and volunteer activities, contact: 

UNITED WAY 2-1-1 

2480 Fortune Dr. Suite150 
Lexington, KY 40509 
Tel. (859) 313-LINK (5465) 
Web: www.uwbg.org 

An information & referral program that links 
individuals, professionals, and the general 
public to agencies and programs in our service 
area that strive to help. Support groups 
addressing issues on domestic violence, 
infectious diseases, specific medical conditions, 
addictions, bereavement, divorce, and family 
relationships are also available. 

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Index Index 
AAA BLUE GRASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 
AARP 55 ALIVE DRIVING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 
AARP GR&PARENT INFORMATION CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 
ACCESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 
ACCESS TO JUSTICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 
ACCESSIBLE HOME HEALTH CARE OF THE BLUEGRASS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 
ACTIVE DAY OF FRANKFORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 
ACTIVE DAY OF GEORGETOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 
ACTIVE DAY OF LEXINGTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 
ACTIVE DAY OF RICHMOND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 
ADULT & TENANT SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 
ADULT & TENANT SERVICES & HOUSING COUNSELING, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . .89 
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 
AIDS PROGRAM SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 
AIDS VOLUNTEERS, INC. (AVOL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 
AL-ANON/ALATEEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 58, 71, 154 
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 
ALZHELMER’S DISEASE CENTER (ADC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 
AMERICAN RED CROSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 
ANDERSON COUNTY ADULT DAY CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 
ANDERSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 
ARNETT PRITCHETT FOUNDATION (PERSONAL CARE HOME). . . . . . . . . . .114 
ARNETT PRITCHETT FOUNDATION HOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 
ARTEMESIA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS CENTER LLC. . . . .44 
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 
ASHLAND TERRACE RETIREMENT HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 
BEEHIVE HOMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 
BEREA HEALTH CARE CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF CENTRAL & EASTERN KENTUCKY, INC. .123 
BEVERLY’S ANGELS, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 
BLACK & WILLIAMS NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 
BLUEGRASS AREA AGENCY ON AGING & INDEPENDENT LIVING . . . . . . . . .13 
BLUEGRASS AREA NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM .58 
BLUEGRASS CARE CLINIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 
BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 
BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT . . . . . . . . . . .146 
BLUEGRASS COMM. & TECH. COLLEGE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM . . . .42 
BLUEGRASS CONTINUITY OF CARE ASSOCIATION (BCCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 
BLUEGRASS COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 
BLUEGRASS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 
BLUEGRASS MEDICAL STAFFING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 
BLUEGRASS RAPE CRISIS CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 
BLUEGRASS REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH / MENTAL RETARDATION . . . . . .63 
BLUEGRASS RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 
BLUEGRASS ULTRA TRANSIT (BUS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 
BOOK BUDDIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 
BOURBON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 
BOURBON HEIGHTS (ALSO PERSONAL CARE HOME BEDS). . . . . . . . . . . . .115 
BOYLE COUNTY ADULT DAY CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 
BOYLE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 
BRADFORD SQUARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 
BREAST HEALTH COORD., COMM. EDU., CENTRAL BAPTIST HOSPITAL . . .55 
BRECKINRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 
BRIARWOOD APARTMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 
CABINET FOR HEALTH & FAMILY SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 
CAMBRIDGE PLACE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 
CARDINAL HILL ADULT DAY HEALTH PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 
CARDINAL HILL HOSPITAL ADULT DAY HEALTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 
CARDINAL HILL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 
CARDINAL HILL REHABILITATION UNIT AT SAMARITAN HOSPITAL . . . . . . .114 
CAREGIVING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 
CARNEGIE CENTER FOR LITERACY & LEARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICE BUREAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64, 130 
CEDAR RIDGE HEALTH CAMPUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 
CENTER FOR CREATIVE LIVING ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 
CENTRAL BAPTIST HOSPITAL HOME RESPONSE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 
CENTRAL KENTUCKY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 
CENTRAL KENTUCKY RADIO EYE INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 
CHARLES I. SCHWARTZ CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 
CHARLESTON HEALTH CARE CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 
CHRIST CHURCH APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 
CHRISTIAN CARE COMMUNITIES ADULT DAY CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 
CHRISTIAN CARE OF LANCASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 
CHRISTIAN TOWERS APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 
CITIZEN’S ADVOCATE OMBUDSMAN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 
CITIZENS FIRE ACADEMY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 
CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 
CLARK COUNTY AGING SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 
CLARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 
CLARK RESPITE PROGRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 
CLUTTER CUTTERS, LLC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 
COMFORCARE SENIOR SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 
COMFORT KEEPERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 
COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS KENTUCKY CLINIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL CLOTHING BANK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 
COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES OF KENTUCKY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 
COMMUNITY-WIDE HOUSING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY . . .130 
CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 
COOLEY MEDICAL SUPPLY, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 
COUNCIL OAKS ASSISTED LIVING HOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 
CRIME VICTIMS’ COMPENSATION BOARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 
DAILY MONEY MANAGEMENT PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 
DANVILLE CENTRE FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 
DEPARTMENT OF AGING & INDEPENDENT LIVING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 
DIRECT LINK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 
DIVISION OF BUILDING INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 
DOVER MANOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 
DUNBAR COMMUNITY CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 
EDGEMONT HEALTHCARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 
ELDERCARE LOCATOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 
ELDERCRAFTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 
ELM TREE LANE APARTMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 
EMERSON CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 
EPHRAIM MCDOWELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 
ESTILL COUNTY SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 
EXTRA CARE PRIVATE DUTY NURSING SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 
FAITH IN ACTION: ELDER OUTREACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77, 154 
FAITH PHARMACY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 
FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 
FAYETTE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 
FAYETTE COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 
FEDERATED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 
FIRST AFRICAN KANISA APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 
FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM (FGP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 
FRANKLIN COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING ADULT DAY CENTER . . . . . . . . . . .72 
FRANKLIN COUNTY SENIOR CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 
FREE CREDIT REPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 
FULLER REHABILITATION & INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 
GARRARD COUNTY ADULT DAY CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 
GARRARD COUNTY SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 
GARY C. STEWART, PH.D., LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT MEDICARE BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 
GENERAL MEDICAL CLINIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 
GEORGETOWN HEALTH CARE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 
GERIATRIC CLINIC- UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 
GOD’S PANTRY FOOD BANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 
GOLD CARDS FOR SENIORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 
GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER- FRANKFORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 
GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER- STANFORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF KENTUCKY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 
GRAND HAVEN NURSING HOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 
GRIFFITH BALLARD TOWERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 
GROGAN’S HEALTHCARE SUPPLIES, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 
HANDBOOK FOR KY GRANDPARENTS & OTHER RELATIVE CAREGIVERS .16 

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HANDICAP PARKING PERMIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 
HANDYMAN CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 
HARRISON COUNTY ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 
HARRISON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 
HARRODSBURG HEALTH CARE CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 
HARTLAND HILLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 
HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAM (HAP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 
HEALTH KENTUCKY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 32 
HEALTHY AGING SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 
HEAR NOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 
HERITAGE HALL CARE CENTER (ALSO PERSONAL CARE HOME BEDS) . .115 
HERITAGE HOSPICE, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 
HOME HELPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 
HOME INSTEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 
HOMECARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78, 135 
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89, 131 
HOMESTEAD NURSING CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 
HOMEWOOD/ARBORS AT RICHMOND PLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113, 114 
HOPE CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 
HORIZON ADULT HEALTH CARE - IRVINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 
HORIZON ADULT HEALTH CARE – RICHMOND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 
HOSPICE EAST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 
HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59, 136 
HOUSE DOCTORS HANDYMAN SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 
HOUSING AUTHORITY LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . .89 
HOW TO APPLY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NURSING HOME RESID.. . . .27 
HUBBARD & CURRY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 
INDEPENDENCE PLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 
INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION NETWORK-ITNBLUEGRASS. . . . .141, 155 
INTERDISCIPLINARY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE AT UK . . . . . . . . . .18 
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 
IRVINE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 
JAMES B. HAGGIN MEM. HOSP.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 
JESSAMINE ADULT DAY PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 
JESSAMINE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES (JFS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59, 65 
JOHNSON MATHERS NURSING HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 
KENTON HEALTH CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 
KENTUCKIANS FOR NURSING HOME REFORM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 
KENTUCKY ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 
KENTUCKY CLINIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 
KENTUCKY CLINIC NORTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 
KENTUCKY CLINIC SOUTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 
KENTUCKY COMMISSION ON THE DEAF & HARD OF HEARING . . . . . . . . . . .50 
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADVOCACY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 
KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 
KENTUCKY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 
KENTUCKY KIN CARE PROJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 
KENTUCKY OFFICE FOR THE BLIND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 
KENTUCKY PARKINSON’S DISEASE INFORMATION & REFERRAL CENTER .56 
KENTUCKY REGIONAL LIBRARY BLIND & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED . . .147 
KENTUCKY RELAY SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 
KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS TRANSPORTATION (KRFDC). . . . . . . . . . . . .141 
KENTUCKY VISION PROJECT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 
KIDNEY HEALTH ALLIANCE OF KENTUCKY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 
KINSHIP CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 
LAFAYETTE AT COUNTRY PLACE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 
LAFAYETTE CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 
LATITUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 
LEGAL AID OF THE BLUEGRASS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 
LEGAL HELPLINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 
LEX-CARE INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 
LEXINGTON – FAYETTE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 
LEXINGTON COUNTRY PLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113, 114 
LEXINGTON DIVISION OF FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 
LEXINGTON HEARING & SPEECH CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 
LEXINGTON LIONS CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 
LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52, 147 
LEXINGTON SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 
LEXINGTON STRIDERS WALKING CLUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE HEALTH DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 

LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT . . . . . . . . 18, 150, 151 
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION . . .125 
LEXTRAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 
LIBERTY COMMONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 
LIBERTY RIDGE SENIOR LIVING RESIDENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97, 105, 108 
LINCOLN COUNTY SENIOR CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 
LIONS CLUB EYEGLASS PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 
LIVING ARTS & SCIENCES CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 
LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) . . . . . . . .132 
MADISON/BEREA SENIOR CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 
MADISON/RICHMOND SENIOR CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 
MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH MANOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 
MALABU MANOR APARTMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 
MARY MCBRAYER, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW). . . . . . . .65 
MAYFAIR MANOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113, 114 
MAYFAIR VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 
MCDOWELL PLACE OF DANVILLE (PERSONAL CARE BEDS) . . . . . . . .106, 116 
MEALS ON WHEELS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79, 135 
MEDIATION CENTER OF KENTUCKY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 
MEDICAID ESTATE RECOVERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 
MEDICAID TRANSPORTATION VOUCHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 
MEDI-CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 
MEDICARE INFORMATION BOOKLET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 
MEDICARE RIGHTS CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 
MERCER COUNTY ADULT DAY CARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 
MERCER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 
METTA YOGA STUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 
MIDWAY CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40, 44 
MISSION LEXINGTON DENTAL CLINIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 
MISSION LEXINGTON, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 
MOMANDDADHELPLINE.COM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 
MORNING POINTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 
MORNING POINTE – FRANKFORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 
MY PEOPLE, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 
NANCY GORDON, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW). . . . . . . . .65 
NATHANIEL MISSION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 43 
NATIONAL ACTIVE & RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOC (NARFE). . .154 
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL (NAMI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 
NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 
NATIONAL STROKE ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 
NEST, THE CENTER FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN, & FAMILIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 
NEW BEGINNINGS, BLUEGRASS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 
NICHOLAS COUNTY SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 
NORTHPOINT LEXINGTON HEALTHCARE CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 
NORTHSIDE PHARMACY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 
NURSING HOME OMBUDSMAN AGENCY OF THE BLUEGRASS . . . . . . .28, 126 
OFFICE OF AGING & INDEPENDENT LIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 
OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 
OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 
OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 
OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 
OPTIMED SENIOR CARE MEDICATON MANAGEMENT SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . .45 
OPTIONS -- OH MY! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE AT UK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 
PARAGON FAMILY PRACTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 
PARENTCARE KY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 
PARKSIDE MANOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 
PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 
PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 
PHARMACY SHOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 
PIMLICO MANOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 
PINE MEADOWS NURSING HOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 
POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE (PAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 
POWELL ADULT DAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 
POWELL COUNTY SENIOR CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 
PROFESSIONAL ERRAND & DRIVING SERVICE – P.E.D.S.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 
PROJECT LIFESAVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 
PROTECTION & ADVOCACY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 
PSYCHIATRY OUTPATIENT CLINIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 
QUEST ADULT DAY CARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 

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RAMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 
REACH, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 
REFUGE MINISTRIES MEDICAL CLINICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 43 
REFUGE MINISTRIES-JESSAMINE COUNTY CLINIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 
REPAIR AFFAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 
RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 
RETIRED MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION BLUEGRASS CHAPTER. . . .153 
REVISIONS – NEW PERSPECTIVES FOR LIFE-SPIRIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 
RICHMOND HEALTH & REHABILITATION—MADISON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 
RICHMOND PLACE REHABILITATION & HEALTH CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 
RICHMOND PLACE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99, 106, 108 
RIDGEWOOD, LTD.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 
ROSE MANOR REST HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113, 115 
ROSE MARY C BROOKS PLACE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99, 109 
ROSE TERRACE LODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 
ROYAL MANOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 
RURAL/METRO AMBULANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 

S.O.S. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 
SAINT JOSEPH FREE HEALTH CLINIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 40 
SALVATION ARMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 
SAYRE CHRISTIAN VILLAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100, 104, 107, 115 
SCOTT COUNTY SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 
SECOND GLANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 
SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80, 145 
SENIOR CRIME COLLEGE & SENIOR DAY OUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 
SENIOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROGRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 
SENIOR EYE CARE PROGRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 
SENIOR INTERN PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 
SENIOR NET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 
SENIOR OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 
SENIOR RECREATIONAL CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 
SENIOR WHEELS USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 
SENIORS ADVANTAGE IN-HOME CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 
SERVICE CORPS OF RETIRED EXECUTIVES (SCORE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 
SHADY LAWN HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 34 
STANTON NURSING CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 
STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 133 
SUNSET HILL HOME FOR THE AGED (PERSONAL CARE HOME) . . . . . . . . .115 
SUPERIOR VAN & MOBILITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 
TANBARK HEALTH CARE (ALSO PERSONAL CARE HOME BEDS) . . . .113, 115 
TAYLOR MANOR NURSING HOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 
TERRACE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 
THOMSON HOOD VETERANS CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 
TRANSPORTATION VOUCHERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 
UK COLLEGE OF LAW LEGAL CLINIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 
UK COMMUNICATION DISORDERS CLINIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 
UNITED WAY 2-1-1 INFORMATION & REFERRAL CALL CENTER . . . . . . .58, 157 
UNITED WAY OF THE BLUEGRASS VOLUNTEER CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 
UNIVERSAL DESIGN & HOME MODIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ELDERCARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY FAMILY CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HEALTH CARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SANDERS-BROWN CENTER ON AGING. . . . . . .14 
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY STUDENT-RUN FREE CLINIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 
VET CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 
VISITING ANGELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 
WAYNESBURG REST HOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 
WAYSMEET HEALING ARTS CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 
WEATHERIZATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 
WESLEY VILLAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107, 117 
WHAT DOES MEDICAID PAY FOR? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 
WHEELER PHARMACY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 
WHEELS-BLUEGRASS AREA CHAPTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID NURSING FACILITY SERVICES? . . . . . . . .25 
WINCHESTER CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 
WOODFORD COUNTY ADULT DAY CARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 
WOODFORD COUNTY SENIOR CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 
YMCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 
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Lexington Fayette Urban County Government 
Department of Social Services 
Mission: To provide and support an easily accessible system of human services for 
Lexington, Fayette County 
Values: 
Respect and human dignity• 
Excellence in quality service• 
Stewardship• 
Sustainability• 
The Lexington Fayette Urban County Government’s Department of Social service is committed 
to help ensure the health and vibrancy of Lexington-Fayette County through its role as a leader, 
provider and supporter of quality programs and services designed to meets the unique needs of 
the community. 
The Department’s exceptional cadre of professionals provides services and support through the 
following: 
Office of Aging and Independent Living {Senior Citizens Center}• 
Division of Adult Services {Central Kentucky Job Center, Cardinal Valley Center, Black• 
and Williams Neighborhood Center} 
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Division of Family Services { Family Care Center}• 
Division of Youth Services {Coleman House, Day Treatment Center and Gainesway• 
Empowerment center} 
LexLinc• 
Partners for Youth• 
Multicultural Affairs• 
The Department of Social Services provides funding, collaborative partnership, and program 
support to over 40 community social service agencies.