April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month

Meet a few of our dedicated Americorps Seniors Volunteers

Delores White 

        When Covid 19 happened in March/April 2020 and everything seemed to stand still or simply shut down, one particular individual named Delores White came to Louisville Metro Retired Senior Volunteer Program to give her time and dedication to helping others.  Over the next few years, she has put in some of the most time and energy into various RSVP organizations and important causes.  She volunteers at least 4 to 5 times a week with couple different Dare to Care Food Bank distribution sites (ex. First Lutheran Church and Newburg Community Center) as well as helps at Catholic Charities Sister Visitor Center. She is very aware of the food scarcity issue in Louisville and certain pockets in the community that are not getting healthy and nutritional food and has made that a major focus area of her volunteerism.  In addition, Delores White has also helped with a variety of special RSVP events such as helping at couple special Veterans Day Appreciation activities, a joint AARP Advocacy & Outreach during the 2023 Kentucky General Assembly Session, and few of the AARP & RSVP Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL) “Boomers and Beyond” Recruitment events.  The RSVP Program is so grateful for all our volunteers for what they do but certainly Delores White has stepped up in a huge way these past few years. 

Margaret Simms, Annette Carter and Nellie Watterson

These 3 marvelous volunteers work with children ages three to four in our Foster Grandparent Program at Mill Creek Elementary. Please join us in thanking these selfless volunteers who have chosen to serve their community. 

To learn more about volunteer opportunities at RCS, Click HERE 

Registration is required, call 1.877.926.8300 or click HERE

Volunteers needed

Our team of advocates serves residents in long-term care facilities like nursing homes in 15 counties in Kentucky. We work hard to provide what they want to live full lives where they are, advocating for everything from cookies for breakfast to autonomy in end-of-life decisions. If we can help you, please call us at 502-637-9786 and ask for LTCO (Long-Term Care Ombudsmen). Be part of our amazing team of volunteers and ask about our Friendly Visitor or Certified Ombudsman program.

For more information,please contact our volunteer coordinator Itzel Gonzalez Email igonzalez@archlou.org.

Alzheimer's Association Annual Report 

2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures is a statistical resource for U.S. data related to Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. Background and context for interpretation of the data are contained in the Overview. Additional sections address prevalence, mortality and morbidity, caregiving, the dementia care workforce, and the use and costs of health care and services. Better Alzheimer’s disease care requires conversations about memory at the earliest point of concern and a knowledgeable, accessible care team that includes physician specialists to diagnose, monitor disease progression and treat when appropriate. The Special Report examines obstacles and opportunities for achieving better care in an era of new treatments for Alzheimer’s.

To view the full report, Click HERE

April Activity Calendar

Here are some highlights for April:

• Health Condition Programs – COPD
• Breathe easier with COPD on April 5 at 9:30 AM ET, with Dr. Luckenbill
• Medicines explained: COPD on April 5 at 10:00 AM ET, with Dr. Nyasha Hall (CenterWell Pharmacy)
• For more details on Spanish online offerings, please contact 502-479-6580
• Additional Programs
• Cancer-fighting superfoods on April 10 at 10 AM-12PM ET
• Caregiving: Jill’s story on April 13 at 10:30 AM ET
• Meditation moment: Deep breathing on April 18 at 2PM ET
• Take control of your legacy and financial future: Living on a fixed income on April 4 at 10 AM ET
• Take control of your legacy and financial future: Understanding wills, trusts and advance directives on April 11 at 2PM ET
• Tech talk: Health apps on April 4 at 2PM ET
• Take control of your legacy and financial future: Protecting yourself from financial scams on April 4 at 11AM ET
• Take control of your legacy and financial future: 5 steps for advance care planning on April 13 at 11AM ET

Humana Neighborhood Center is located at 1918 Hikes Ln, Suite 101.

To view the full April calendar click HERE

Initiative for Long-COVID Collaboration 

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has awarded the Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) grant funding to expand the public health workforce within the aging and disability network.

DAIL supports a variety of programs, both state and federally funded, offering services and supports to individuals with long-COVID which may include, but are not limited to: personal care, homemaking, transportation/escort, respite, meals, legal aid, health insurance information and counseling, mental health services and case management.

Symptoms of Long-COVID may include:

• Tiredness and fatigue that interferes with daily life
• Fever
• Shortness of Air
• Cough
• Chest Pain
• Heart Palpitations
• Difficulty thinking-"Brain Fog"
• Headache
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Dizziness upon Standing 
• Pins and Needles Feelings
• Change in taste and/or smell
• Depression and/or Anxiety
• Diarrhea
• Stomach Pain
• Joint and/or Muscle Pain
• Rash
• Changes in Menstrual Cycles

Some people with Post-COVID conditions have symptoms that are not explained by tests. To view the full flyer Click HERE

Contact Susan Taylor, Policy and Research Consultant, at 502.564.6930 or HERE for more information 

CenterWell Activity Center Calendars

• To View the Outer Loop Schedule Click HERE
• To View the South 2nd Street Schedule Click HERE

Everyone is welcome!

Join WeCareKY

Free trainings and resources for family caregivers 

Now Hiring! 

Do you have some spare time on your hands and love helping others? 

Seniors Helping Seniors is hiring for kind, caring and compassionate individuals to come be a part of our team!

We provide companionship, light housekeeping, medication reminders, meal prep and much, much more.

Check us out at: www.shskentuckiana.com.

Apply at hiring@shskentuckiana.com or call Tammy at 859-312-0995 for more information.

Recipe of the Month

Mint Berry Smash Mocktail 

Upcoming Education & Events

All domain workgroup meetings have been postponed until further notice

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IN-PERSON TRIAD Meeting

April 11th, 2023

Lunch & In-Person Networking 11:30am

Meeting 12:00-1:00pm

 LOCATION 

Our Mother of Sorrows Cafeteria

770 Eastern Parkway

Louisville, Ky 40217

Please RSVP HERE or Call 502.574.5092

Lunch Provided by:

"Helper"

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LGBTQ+ Inclusive Planning for State Units on Aging

This webinar will provide lessons learned from coast to coast. It will also include a discussion panel and Q&A on LGBTQ+ aging, successful planning strategies, and actions state units on aging can take to create welcoming and inclusive aging services for LGBTQ+ elders as outlined in the OAA. This webinar will feature speakers from ACL, ADvancing States, the Illinois Department on Aging, and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.

Tuesday, April 4th 
3:00-4:15pm EST

To Register, Click HERE

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Tenants' Rights Workshop

Hear directly from experts from Kentucky Fair Housing Council, Louisville Legal Aid, and Louisville Metro Code Enforcement.  Find answers to your questions, visit booths from our partnering agencies.

Tuesday, April 11th 
10am-1pm or 4pm-8pm

Home of the Innocents Gymnasium
1100 E Market Street

For additional information, contact Timothy at 502.618.8180 or HERE

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Utilizing Creative Strategies to Increase Employment for Hispanics with Disabilities in Texas

Come join the DETAC as we showcase a local-level collaboration between Vocational Rehabilitation, a Center for Independent Living , and a Disability Chamber of Commerce in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) region of Texas. They collaborate to increase competitive, integrated employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The region they serve has some of the poorest cities in the nation with a large Hispanic population. In response to this challenge, the partners work together to adopt innovative strategies to transition people with disabilities out of poverty as a central component of the partnership. The panel will highlight how they leverage each other’s resources that results in successful employment outcomes. We will also explore how these strategies include effective relationships with employers and how they work to support job seekers with disabilities in connecting to employment.

Tuesday, April 11th 
3:00-4:00pm EST

To Register, Click HERE

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Outer Loop Grand Opening

Come to our free grand opening party to learn about primary care centered on seniors, tour the new center, meet the care team, and socialize with local seniors. We'll have music, food, prizes and more. 

Wednesday, April 12th 
10am-1pm EST

4521 Outer Loop 

RSVP at 502.653.5206

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Dementia Caregivers' Workshop

Join Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center providers for a workshop designed for caregivers of people with dementia and memory-related disorders.  This workshop is an opportunity to learn more and gain a new perspective on your role as a caregiver and supporting your loved one.

A light breakfast and boxed lunch will be provided.

Wed, April 12th 
9am-3pm EST

Norton Healthcare Sport & Learning Center
3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd

This event is for Caregivers ONLY

Registration is required, call 502.629.1234 or click HERE

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The Range of Remedies in Elder Mistreatment

Elder mistreatment cases are often complex, and contextual and cultural variations impact elder mistreatment perceptions and responses. These factors may create challenges in identifying and navigating appropriate remedies and responses. Recommended interventions vary based on the type, severity, and context of abuse, as well as the goals, preferences, and values of the older adult who has experienced harm.  In this webinar hosted by the ACL-funded National Center on Elder Abuse, panelists will discuss the range and effectiveness of elder justice remedies and interventions, including restorative justice, criminal and civil legal remedies, and best practices in the field. A Q&A session will follow the panel discussion

Wed, April 12th 
1:00-2:00pm EST

To Register, Click HERE

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Optimal Aging Conference

The Trager Institute and Republic Bank Foundation Optimal Aging Clinic is excited to bring you two preconference speakers, five keynote speakers, over 30 presentations, an option to earn continuing education credits (pending approval), and opportunities to network with individuals involved with or interested in the aging field. 

Additional details about the conference such as agenda, pricing, keynote speakers and the topics and tracks featured in this year's virtual event can be found on the 2023 Optimal Aging Conference website.

April 15th-18th
Virtual 

To Register, Click HERE 

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Disability Benefits 101

This monthly Lunch & Learn will be a “how to” use the website (https://ky.db101.org) and find the
information you need to understand and better answer questions around SSI, SSDI, & STABLE
Accounts. The more familiar you are with the website, the easier to find what you need when you need it! No registration is needed.  ASL provided.

4th Monday of the Month
12:30-1:00pm EST 

Click HERE to join

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It’s More than Just Money- Strategies for Sustaining Dementia Programs

This webinar will highlight two Administration for Community Living Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative grants efforts to create sustainable dementia programs. The various aspects of community, organizational and financial sustainability will be explored. Specific strategies and methods will be discussed, including the use of outcomes data, organizational fit, potential models, and funding sources to sustain programs. Challenges will also be shared to highlight areas needing further exploration, analysis, and pitfalls to avoid.

Tuesday, April 25th 
2:00-3:00pm EST

To Register, Click HERE

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"Aging in Place in Our Louisville Community: What it means, what barrier exist, and what are we doing to address the issue"

Join the Filson, in partnership with the Metropolitan Housing Coalition, to commemorate
the signing of the Fair Housing Act in April 1968, and to discuss an important community
housing issue—aging in place in Louisville. A panel of housing experts will discuss barriers
to aging in place, how this is a fair housing issue, and what housing advocates and
policymakers are doing to create choice and opportunity across all of Louisville.

Thursday, April 27th 
6:00-7:00 pm EST

Filson Historical Society
1310 S 3rd Street

or Via Zoom

To Register, Click HERE

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2023 Alzheimer's Derby Luncheon

Join specialists from Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center in raising awareness about
Alzheimer’s disease and celebrating progress in treating it. During this lunch program, attendees
will learn about the memory center, our approach to patient care and available multidisciplinary
support services.
Attendees may bring one guest. All guests are encouraged to wear Derby hats and purple attire to
support Alzheimer’s awareness.

Keynote speaker
Dawne Gee, local advocate and news anchor with WAVE, will
share a personal story and connection to Alzheimer’s disease.

Tues, May 2nd 

The Olmstead
3701 Frankfort Ave

11am-1:30pm EST 

Registration is required, call 502.629.1234 (option 4) or click HERE

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Alli Woosley

OADC Coordinator

Louisville Metro Government

Department of Resilience & Community Services

The Edison Center

701 West Ormsby Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40203

502.574.5092

allison.woosley@louisvilleky.gov 

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