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- Choose lightweight, light-colored, lose-fitting clothing
- Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. Go to a shopping mall or public library for a few hours
- Try to limit outdoor activity to when it's coolest
- Wear sunscreen. Sunburn affects your body's ability to cool down and can make you dehydrated.
- Wear a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and apply SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes prior to going outside.
- Do NOT leave children or pets in cars. Cars can quickly heat up to dangerous temperatures, even with a window cracked.
- Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids (try to avoid sugary drinks or alcohol)
- Heavy sweating removes salt and minerals from the body. A sports drink can help replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat (if you are on a low-sodium diet, have diabetes, high blood pressure, or other chronic conditions, talk with your doctor first before drinking a sports drink)
- Check your local news for extreme heat alerts and cooling shelters in your area.
- Know the signs and symptoms of heat related illness.
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Are you recently retired or looking for something to do post COVID 19? Then the AmeriCorps Seniors Louisville Metro Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) program may be the perfect fit for you! For over 40 years, the Louisville Metro RSVP Program has been pairing hundreds of seniors 55 and older with close to 50 local non-for-profit organizations, affiliated hospitals, and Metro Government departments/agencies. Together these partnering groups with dedicated and compassionate volunteers help make a difference in our community. Volunteers with RSVP not only make impact to the lives of other individuals and organizations but in return increase social engagement and overall well-being for those involved. Special friendships and various benefits can come forth from joining RSVP. It is a total win-win situation for everyone. If you would like more information on our program please call us at 502-574-1530 or email either Bill Clark or Chris Clements You can also visit the official website page of RSVP to learn more. We’ll be happy to discuss with you about all the volunteer opportunities that are offered with the Louisville Metro RSVP Program and we are certain you want to join us.
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Intergenerational homesharing is an innovative solution to housing challenges in Louisville
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Nesterly is an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to building intergenerational connections and increasing access to affordable housing through homesharing. It leverages technology to make it safe and convenient for households to rent a spare room to a student, social worker, volunteer, and other renters interested in lower cost, longer term living options.
The homesharing platform helps housemates connect over common interests and facilitates the ability to exchange a portion of rental payments for help with grocery shopping, dog walking,yard work, tech support, and more. Nesterly works with local municipalities and organizations to realize its vision of creating a more affordable and interconnected world, one home at a time.
Nesterly has won over a dozen awards and has been featured in The New York Times, The Economist, Fast Company, The Atlantic, Forbes, and NPR's Marketplace as well as news outlets in Spain, France, China, Argentina, Mexico, and Japan. To learn more about Nesterly, visit visit www.nesterly.com
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If you would like to learn more about becoming a Low-Cost Connectivity Ambassador Click HERE
The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is now available to help people with disabilities find vaccination locations in their communities, assist callers with making vaccination appointments, and connect callers to local services – such as accessible transportation – to overcome barriers to vaccination. The hotline also can provide information and resources to answer questions and address concerns about the vaccines and can connect callers to information and services that promote independent living and address fundamental needs, such as food, housing, and transportation.
DIAL is operated as a collaboration between a consortium of organizations serving people with disabilities and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a). The consortium includes:
- Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL),
- Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD),
- Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU),
- National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD),
- National Council on Independent Living (NCIL),
- National Disabilities Rights Network (NDRN), and
- The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies.
This collaboration benefits from the disability networks’ extensive knowledge and expertise in meeting the needs of people with disabilities across the U.S. and n4a’s decades of experience operating the Eldercare Locator, the only federally funded national information and referral resource that supports consumers across the spectrum of issues affecting older Americans. By leveraging these capabilities, ACL was able to launch this critical tool in less than six weeks.
About the Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL)
The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) connects callers to information about how to access the COVID-19 vaccine and related supports for people with disabilities. DIAL connects callers to vaccine sites and provides information related to barriers to vaccination by referring callers to local and national disability resources.
acl.gov/dial | 888-677-1199 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET | DIAL@n4a.org
The Profile of Older Americans is an annual summary of critical statistics related to the older population in the United States. Relying primarily on data offered by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Profile illustrates the shifting demographics of Americans age 65 and older. It includes key topic areas such as income, living arrangements, education, health, and caregiving. The 2020 Profile includes special sections on COVID-19 and mental health.
Click HERE to access the full report
During World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, Attorney General Cameron’s Medicaid Fraud Unit and Office of Senior Protection are joining forces to raise awareness about how to protect seniors from abuse in all its forms. Whether you are the family member of an aging loved one or a senior yourself, our offices stand ready to help you and those you love avoid neglect, exploitation, and physical or financial abuse.
Our Medicaid Fraud Unit is committed to investigating, and when necessary, prosecuting those who seek to abuse, neglect, or exploit elderly patients in nursing homes, Medicaid healthcare facilities, or personal care homes. We believe every patient deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and we do not tolerate abuse or neglect from those charged with their care. If you suspect patient or resident abuse, neglect, or exploitation, report the incident to our office by completing our online form at ag.ky.gov/MedicaidFraud or call our hotline at 1-877-228-7384.
In addition to assisting vulnerable adults, our office also endeavors to protect Kentucky’s seniors from the financial abuse and devastation often associated with scams and fraud. Because of their financial stability and nest egg savings, seniors make attractive targets for scammers and fraudsters.
Far too many Kentucky seniors have suffered financial loss due to scams. In 2020 alone, Kentucky seniors reported nearly $3 million in losses to our office, and sadly, these statistics may represent a fraction of actual losses. Data from AARP Kentucky shows $15.8 million in fraud losses by seniors during that same year.
Our Office of Senior Protection assists senior victims of fraud and provides information about the common tactics scammers use to carry out their schemes. While there are many types of scams and fraud, seniors can protect themselves from common scams by following these tips:
- If anyone instructs you to urgently send money, provide credit card information, wire money, or purchase gift cards, it’s a scam!
- Be skeptical of anyone who calls asking for verification of your Social Security or Medicare number or insurance information;
- Regularly monitor your bank and credit card accounts for suspicious activity. Promptly report unauthorized charges to your bank or credit union.
Kentucky seniors should also watch out for an old scam that has been on the rise in the last month, the grandparent scam. In this scheme, scammers claim to be with your loved one, often a grandchild, who is in trouble and urgently needs money. To avoid this scam, watch out for callers who ask you to keep quiet about the incident and not share information with your family or friends.
Remember - scammers do their research. Just because a caller knows your name and the identities of your loved ones doesn’t mean they are who they say they are.
Our best advice: Every unsolicited call, text message, and email should be considered suspect.
If you are contacted by someone you do not know, stop and pause before acting. Contact a trusted friend, and always independently verify information before responding or sending money.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a scam, don’t be afraid to report the incident to our office by completing our online scam complaint form at ag.ky.gov/scams. It is important to act quickly, as we may be able to help you avoid further financial harm.
LaDonna Koebel is the Executive Director for the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office of Senior Protection.
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