2023 ELECTION DATES

• GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 7, 2023, LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 10, 2023.

KENTUCKY STATE FAIR

August 17, 2023, through August 27, 2023

NEWS & ALERTS

Temperatures are expected to climb to the mid-‘90s today and Saturday. Residents are encouraged to take steps to reduce their risk of heat-related illness. Risks associated with a hot weather include:

• Heat cramps - This includes muscular pains and spasms resulting from heavy exertion. These symptoms are often the first signal that the body is suffering from excessive heat.
• Heat exhaustion - This includes fainting, rash, fatigue, and nausea. Skin may become clammy and moist.
• Heat/sun stroke symptoms - These include hot, dry skin, the absence of sweat, nausea, confusion, and unconsciousness. This is a life-threatening condition. Seek medical care immediately.

To prevent risks from excessive heat, individuals should do the following: 

• Seek air-conditioning: If your home does not have air-conditioning, seek areas that do, including libraries, shopping malls, community/senior centers, grocery stores, and movie theaters during the warmest period of the day. If you must stay in a home without air-conditioning, stay on the lowest floor out of the sunshine.
• Avoid strenuous activities: This is particularly true during the hottest time of the day. Individuals who perform strenuous work during the heat of the day are especially at risk. Take more breaks, do less intense activities. Be watchful for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing: Light colors reflect the sun’s rays better than dark colors, which absorb the heat. Protect the face and head with a wide-brimmed hat.
• Check on family members, neighbors and friends who are vulnerable. Move them to air-conditioned places if possible.
• Drink plenty of fluids: Increase fluid intake even if you are not thirsty.
• Never leave pets or people, especially children and infants, unattended in cars. 

If heat risks do occur, cool the body as soon as possible, and call 9-1-1 for symptoms of heat stroke. For guidance about extreme heat, visit our digital library on our Emergency Preparedness webpage to access guides in a variety of languages.

Air Quality Alert Day

Today is also an Air Quality Alert Day for ozone in Louisville/Southern Indiana. Forecasters believe ozone will be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (orange) range. Sensitive groups include seniors, children, and people with breathing ailments like asthma and COPD. Check the air quality at louisvilleky.gov/airquality

When dining out, choose an eatery that keeps food safety as its main dish. Feast your eyes on these tips to protect yourself from food poisoning while eating out.

• Check inspection scores. Check a restaurant’s score at our health department’s website, or look for it when you get to the restaurant.
• Look for certificates that show kitchen managers have completed food safety training. Proper food safety training can help improve practices that reduce the chance of spreading foodborne germs and illnesses.
• Look for safe food-handling practices. Sick food workers can spread their illness to customers. If you can see food being prepared, check to make sure workers are using gloves or utensils to handle foods that will not be cooked further, such as deli meats and salad greens.
• Order food that’s properly cooked. Certain foods need to be cooked to a safe internal temperature. This includes meat; seafood; chicken, turkey, or other poultry; and eggs. If a restaurant serves you undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs, send it back to be cooked until it is safe to eat.
• Avoid lukewarm food. Cold food should be served cold, and hot food should be served hot. If you’re selecting food from a buffet or salad bar, make sure the hot food is steaming and the cold food is chilled. Germs that cause food poisoning grow quickly when food is in the danger zone, between 40°F and 140°F.
• Refrigerate your leftovers quickly. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of when the food was prepared (or an hour if the food is exposed to temperatures above 90°F, like a hot car or picnic). Eat leftovers within three to four days. Throw them out after that time.

If you think you have food poisoning, file an online foodborne illness report or call us at 502-574-6650.

Hepatitis A is a viral liver disease, usually spread from person-to-person through the fecal-oral route or by consuming contaminated food or water. Hep A is highly contagious and hard to contain once an outbreak starts. Fortunately, two preventative measures can protect against the virus.

Symptoms of hepatitis A can include fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, dark urine, light-colored stools, joint pain, and jaundice, or yellowing of the skin and eyes. Children under the age of 6 usually show no symptoms, which makes childcare environments prime locations for the virus to spread. For adults, symptoms can range from mild illness that lasts a few weeks to severe illness that can last for months. However, there are things you can do to help protect against the virus.

The first is vaccination. The CDC recommends children receive their first vaccine at 12 months and a second dose at 23 months for lasting protection. For adults who have never been vaccinated, the CDC recommends a combination of hepatitis A and B vaccines in a three-dose series.

The second thing you can do to prevent hepatitis A is practice good hand hygiene. Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and warm water after using the bathroom and before handling food.

Adult and child hepatitis A vaccines are available at our clinics. Check with your insurance provider for details on how they cover vaccines or visit our Immunizations website to see if you or your child are eligible for a free vaccine. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 502-574-5380.

MOSQUITO PREVENTION

You have likely already heard the buzz informing you that mosquito season is officially here. To protect Jefferson County residents from diseases the pests can carry, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) is out in the community actively treating known breeding grounds, trapping mosquitoes and testing them for diseases such as West Nile virus, St. Louis Encephalitis virus, La Cosse Encephalitis virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus.

Each spring and summer, LMPHW mosquito control experts treat 14,500 catch basins to eliminate mosquito larvae as well as 8,982 miles of swampy areas and large areas of land known to collect standing water. The department also places 148 mosquito traps around the city and county.   

To protect you and your family from mosquitoes, remember the three D’s: Drain, Defend, Dress.  

Drain: Prevent mosquito breeding grounds by emptying standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, toys, pet water dishes, discarded tires and drain birdbaths on a regular basis.  

Defend: Use insect repellents when you go outdoors. Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535 and some oil of lemon eucalyptus and para-menthane-diol products provide longer-lasting protection. To optimize safety and effectiveness, repellents should be used according to the label instructions. More information about insect repellents can be found here.  

Dress: Wear long sleeves, long pants, socks and closed-toed shoes when outdoors. Avoid perfumes and scented lotions.  

To make a complaint about mosquitos in your neighborhood, call Metro Call at 311 or 502-574-5000. To learn more about mosquitoes and ways to prevent mosquito bites, visit our mosquito control and prevention web page.  

KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER

The recent, record-breaking heat waves that have scorched the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, China and southern Europe were made dramatically more likely due to human-caused climate change, researchers report in a study from the World Weather Attribution network. In a world without climate change, they found, the recent extreme heat in China would be expected roughly once every 250 years. Now, it’s a once-in-five-years phenomenon, or 50 times more likely to occur. Meanwhile the extreme heat waves in southern Europe and North America, which would have been virtually impossible without climate change, are now likely to occur once every 10 years and 15 years, respectively. Learn more at sciencenews.org

ENROLLMENT FOR LIHEAP SUMMER SUBSIDY

PLAYAZBALL SUMMER "HOOP" CAMP

WEST LOUISVILLE OUTDOOR RECREATION INITIATIVE

YOUTH AND ADULT GOLF CLINIC

FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR YOUTH

SELF CARE SUMMER

MIND BODY AND SOUL

NCAAP SCHOLARSHIPS

FREE CULINARY ARTS TRAINING

LOUISVILLE GROWS

BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS

SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE

Sleep in Heavenly Peace will host a maximum of 30 volunteers at our warehouse in the old brick warehouse immediately behind the Family Dollar Store at 2421 W. Market St. in west Louisville. A pictorial view of our location can be seen at bit.ly/shplouw.  Beginning at 9.00am Saturday, August 5, 2023, volunteers will build 50 beds and deliver as many of them as we can schedule to needy kids in west Louisville. We will supply all the tools, gloves, safety goggles, ear plugs and dust mask. Feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

Contact- Tom Recktenwald, Louisville W Chapter, 502-930-4317, tom.recktenwald@shpbeds.org

National website- www.shpbeds.org

CATHOLIC ENRICHMENT CENTER

BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR- AUGUST 8TH, 4-8PM CATHOLIC ENRICHMENT CENTER

VIONGOZI- AUGUST 10TH, 6-7:30PM, CATHOLIC ENRICHMENT CENTER/ ZOOM

MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL / AWARNESS MASS, AUGUST 20TH 12PM

MTO GATHERING, AUGUST 20TH, CATHOLIC ENRICHMENT CENTER

FAFSA APPLICATION PROCESS, AUGUST (TBA), CATHOLIC ENRICHMENT CENTER

ADVISORY BOARD MEETING- AFRICAN AMERICAN MINISTRIES, TBA, 9:30AM, CATHLOIC ENRICHMENT CENTER

PORTLAND BRANCH LIBRARY

We have very few programs in August as we are working to close down for renovation.  I have listed a them below and attached a flier for our Summer Reading Finale, please share widely.  Our last day we will be open to patrons in Thursday, August 31^st.  Stay tuned for more details on how you can access library services while our building is being renovated.

We are hoping to continue outreach in the Portland neighborhood while our building is be renovated. Let me know if there are any ways that the Portland branch of the Louisville Free Public Library can support your organization!

Power up and Play with Norton Children’s Wellness

Power Up and Play is designed to teach parents and their school-age children how to prepare healthy snacks and stay active together. Adults and kids will practice making a healthy food item and participate in an exercise activity all physical fitness levels are welcome. Children must be age 5 or older, and one parent or guardian must be present and participate with every two children.

Tuesday, Aug 01 @ 1pm

The Last Family Storytime

This will be our last Storytime before closing for renovation! Family Storytime is an opportunity for families to bond over shared stories and songs, as well as engaging in creative activities that reinforce a lifelong love of learning. Ages 3-8 and their families.

Wednesday, Aug 2 @ 11:00AM – noon

Summer Reading Finale! Box & Blocks Bash

Come join our “block” party, as we celebrate the Summer Reading Finale by turning boxes, LEGOS, and blocks into stacks of fun! Pizza and soft drinks will be served! All Ages

Thursday, Aug 3 @ 1:30PM – 3PM

The last day for patrons at the Portland Library will be Thursday, 8/31!  At this time we will be closing for renovation and look forward to seeing you all when we reopen. 

THE PARK BENCH

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Below please find MSD's recently posted positions. For position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers

• Records Analyst I/II 23-114
• Budget & Financial Reporting Manager 23-115
• Assistant Director - Facilities
• Process Technician
• Revenue & Collections Manager
• Automation Controls Supervisor 23-131
• Automation Controls Supervisor 23-132
• Facilities Support Specialist
• Environmental Compliance Inspector 23-134

VISIT WEBSITE: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/careers

HOUSEARAMA 2023 SUMMER SHOWCASE

SEEKING

REAL ESTATE AGENTS, HOMEBUILDERS, REAL ESTATE INVESTORS

WITH HOUSES HITTING THE WEST LOUISVILLE FOR SALE MARKET

ON AUGUST 19, 2023, TO PARTICIPATE IN

HOUSEARAMA©

2023 SUMMER SHOWCASE

"Increasing Homeownership In Overlooked and Emerging Neighborhoods"

CRISIS CALL DIVERSION PROGRAM

Crisis Call Diversion Program to expand service hours

Alternative response model to operate 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 30, 2023) – Beginning July 1, 2023, Louisville Metro Government’s Crisis Call Diversion Program (CCDP), also known as “Deflection,” to send certain 911 calls to a non-police response will expand its service hours to 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The program currently operates from 2-10 p.m., seven days a week. This latest expansion was made possible by hiring additional staff to adequately provide coverage for the expanded hours.

“Nationally, we’re seeing many 911 centers adding a Deflection response to their option of services provided,” said Jody Meiman, executive director of Louisville Metro Emergency Services. “We’re proud that our program was developed here by our MetroSafe personnel, it has been recognized across the country by our peers and is now expanding further, benefitting more people and getting them the true help they need.”

The pilot program was initially launched in March 2022 with a focus on LMPD’s Fourth Division. Following its success, the program was expanded to include all LMPD divisions.

Since its launch, the CCDP has resulted in more than 1,400 Crisis Triage Worker (CTW) encounters, with the average encounter lasting about 15 minutes, though some can last up to an hour. The CTWs have made more than 500 mobile runs to help more than 330 unique individuals, with the average mobile encounter lasting a little less than an hour. These Deflection efforts continue to relieve Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officers of hundreds of hours of time that might have been spent on the calls, further allowing officers to focus on violent crime.

As of July 1st, Seven Counties Services will have 20 staff members dedicated to Deflection response, including six CTWs at MetroSafe and 13 Mobile Crisis Response Teams responding in the field. Seven Counties Services will continue to hire more people to meet the goal of having the CCDP operate 24/7.

“Our Deflection team is thrilled to be able to increase the coverage of this innovative program that provides another entry point for persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis to connect with individualized, trauma-informed, compassionate community-based treatment,” said Nicole Wiseman, unit manager for the Deflection team. “Individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis deserve a respectful and intentional response that meets them where they are and connects them with ongoing resources that build their resilience in their recovery.”

Here’s how the program works:

• When a person calls 911, MetroSafe call takers initially triage the call by asking questions such as “are you experiencing a mental health crisis” and questions regarding safety, such as weapons in their possession or if they’ve taken active steps to harm themselves or others, requiring Emergency Medical Services (EMS) intervention.
• If deemed appropriate, the call is transferred to a CTW in a Behavioral Health Hub within MetroSafe. LMPD officers are also able to refer runs back to CCDP that they deem safe to respond.
• The CTW team functions like crisis hotline staff to de-escalate, provide emotional support, create a safety plan and problem solve with the person in crisis.
• If it’s determined that a face-to-face response would be beneficial, CTWs initiate a mobile response.
• Mobile responders, trained in mental health crisis intervention, meet the person where they are to further de-escalate and assess the situation and, if appropriate, connect the individual to service. Responders have the option of transporting the person to the community respite center at Seven Counties Services, to a treatment facility or to any other community resource including shelter.

Those interested in a career with Seven Counties working in the CCDP should visit https://sevencounties.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SevenCountiesCareers and click the job category “Social Worker.”

LET'S PLAY CATCH-UP

In only a few weeks, Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) students begin a new school year. When your children are up to date on their vaccines, they’re protected against infectious diseases like whooping cough, chicken pox, measles, hepatitis A and B, flu and other viruses that can quickly spread.

Public Health and Wellness asks Jefferson County residents to help prevent mosquito bites and breeding grounds   

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 26, 2023) – You have likely already heard the buzz informing you that mosquito season is officially here. To protect Jefferson County residents from diseases the pests can carry, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) is out in the community actively treating known breeding grounds, trapping mosquitoes and testing them for diseases such as West Nile virus, St. Louis Encephalitis virus, La Cosse Encephalitis virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus.  
 
Each spring and summer, LMPHW mosquito control experts treat 14,500 catch basins to eliminate mosquito larvae as well as 8,982 miles of swampy areas and large areas of land known to collect standing water. The department also places 148 mosquito traps around the city and county.   
 
“As we work to combat mosquitoes, we are also urging people to protect themselves from mosquito bites and also help prevent them from breeding,” said Connie Mendel, senior deputy director at LMPHW. “This is especially important as we head into the Memorial Day holiday weekend, summer festivals, events and vacations where people will be spending much more time outside.”  
 
To protect you and your family from mosquitoes, remember the three D’s: Drain, Defend, Dress.  
 
Drain: Prevent mosquito breeding grounds by emptying standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, toys, pet water dishes, discarded tires and drain birdbaths on a regular basis.  
 
Defend: Use insect repellents when you go outdoors. Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535 and some oil of lemon eucalyptus and para-menthane-diol products provide longer-lasting protection. To optimize safety and effectiveness, repellents should be used according to the label instructions. More information about insect repellents can be found here.  
 
Dress: Wear long sleeves, long pants, socks and closed-toed shoes when outdoors. Avoid perfumes and scented lotions.  
 
“You should take extra precaution during peak mosquito biting hours of early morning and dusk,” Mendel said. “Wear insect repellant and protective clothing or consider avoiding outdoor activities altogether during these times.”  
 
While mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus are endemic to Louisville, none have been found yet in 2023. When West Nile virus is found, the department initiates mosquito fogging in those areas. The department also notifies the public of the presence of mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus and the specific areas where fogging will occur. 
 
Here is West Nile case data from previous years:   
 
2022 - 3 human cases, 1 death  
2021 - 1 human cases, 0 deaths  
2020 - 0 human cases, 0 deaths  
2019 - 2 human cases, 1 death  
2018 - 5 human cases, 0 deaths  
 
To make a complaint about mosquitos in your neighborhood, call Metro Call at 311 or 502-574-5000. To learn more about mosquitoes and ways to prevent mosquito bites, visit our mosquito control and prevention web page.  
 

FREE SUMMER GYM MEMBERSHIPS FOR TEENS

Now through August 31, teens 14-19 can use any of the 21 Louisville & Southern Indiana Planet Fitness locations for free through the High School Summer Pass program.

Teens can enroll electronically (with parent or guardian e-signature) by visiting planetfitness.com/summerpass.

Most Planet Fitness locations are open and staffed 24/7 to meet today’s changing schedules and serve members with its Judgement Free Zone philosophy.

Planet Fitness is committed to providing hassle-free, non-intimidating fitness that’s attainable for everyone regardless of their fitness level.

In 2022, more than 4 million teens across 2,400 PF locations nationwide took advantage of High School Summer Pass.

NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR ANIMALS IN A HOT CAR IN THE SUMMER HEAT

KENTUCKY SCHOOL OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG STUDIES

KENTUCKY HARM REDUCTION

SYRINGE SERVICE PROGRAM, NALOXONE AND OVERDOSE REVERSAL TRAINING

LOCATIONS...

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

3620 RIVER PARK DRIVE, LOUISVILLE, KY. 40211

MONDAY'S 11AM- 2PM

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PORTLAND FAMILY HEALTH CENTER

2215 PORTLAND AVE. LOUISVILLE, KY. 40212

FRIDAY'S 1PM - 4PM

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PLEASE CONTACT ERICA WILLIAMS AT 502-537-6061

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.

What Is Elder Abuse?

Elder abuse refers to intentional or negligent acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that causes harm to an older person. Elder abuse takes many forms, including:

• Neglect or Isolation
• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Financial abuse and exploitation
• Emotional or psychological abuse (including verbal abuse and threats) 

What Causes Elder Abuse?

Our policies and practices make it hard to stay involved with and connected to our communities as we age. As a result, older people are more likely to experience social isolation, which increases the likelihood of abuse and neglect. Elder abuse affects older people across all socioeconomic groups, cultures, and races and can occur anywhere when they are disconnected from social supports:

• In a person’s own home
• In nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other institutional settings
• In hospitals While any older person is potentially at risk of elder abuse, some are more susceptible to experience abuse or neglect than others.

Based on available information, women and people 80 and older are more likely to experience abuse. Factors such as dementia or poor physical health can increase older people’s isolation, which in turn puts people at greater risk of experiencing abuse or neglect.

Common Risk Factors:

• Dementia
• Mental health or substance abuse issues of an older person and/or a perpetrator
• Social isolation
• Poor physical health

To learn more about WEAAD, Click HERE 

Medicaid Coverage Changes 

With the end of the federal Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023, flexibilities have ended, and all states are resuming their regular processes for renewing individuals’ Medicaid coverage. Based on data from 28 states and the District of Columbia, Kaiser Family Foundation reports that more than 1.6 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of July 5, 2023. Many of these people may still be eligible for Medicaid but lost coverage because they didn’t return forms (or either they or the state made other mistakes). It is crucial to make sure everyone covered by Medicaid knows:

• Over the next 12 months, everyone with health care coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) will need to renew their coverage. 
• What they need to do to avoid losing coverage if they are still eligible.
• Other options for coverage if they are no longer eligible for Medicaid or CHIP (such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace or employer-sponsored coverage), and how to find help navigating them.

 Every Medicaid beneficiary needs to receive these important messages:

• UPDATE your contact information with your state Medicaid agency NOW.
• RESPOND to the Medicaid renewal form when it comes in the mail. If you don't, you may lose your coverage even if you are still eligible.
• PARENTS should respond even if you are not eligible or are enrolled in other coverage. Your children could still be eligible for coverage.
• CONNECT WITH RESOURCES THAT CAN HELP: If you lose Medicaid coverage and think you may still be eligible, there are programs that may be able to help you appeal the denial of Medicaid coverage or find other insurance. State protection and advocacy systems and legal advocacy organizations funded under the Older Americans Act may be able to help with appeals. Disabled people of all ages can also contact the Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) for assistance, and older adults can contact the Eldercare Locator to find local assistance.
• CHECK OTHER OPTIONS: If you are no longer eligible for Medicaid, you should check to see if you can get coverage through your employer or through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace at healthcare.gov. Older adults and people with disabilities who are eligible for Medicare can also find assistance through their State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). SHIP is a national program that offers one-on-one assistance, counseling, and education to Medicare beneficiaries of all ages, their families, and caregivers to help them make informed decisions about their care and benefits.

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Intergenerational Trauma Among Elders

How Common is Trauma Exposure Among Older Adults? The Nurses’ Health Study II found that more than 80% of women ages 53–74 experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. And 10.5% of those women met the criteria for lifetime PTSD.

Other studies have found that among older adults the prevalence of trauma exposure was greater among men, perhaps as a result of more men experiencing active military service in the armed forces.

What Is Intergenerational Trauma? Intergenerational trauma refers to the transmission of trauma experiences and their psychological and physical effects across generations. When individuals experience traumatic events such as war, genocide, natural disasters or systemic oppression, the impact can extend beyond their own lifetimes and affect their descendants in long-lasting and sometimes unexpected ways.

Cumulative Effects of Trauma (Direct and Intergenerational) Cumulative exposure to traumatic events contributes to higher levels of post-traumatic stress in older adults. These exposures can include exposure to violence in childhood or adulthood, other forms of trauma and intergenerational trauma.

Substantial research has demonstrated a dose-response relationship between exposure to traumatic events and the development of PTSD symptoms. A dose-response relationship for PTSD describes a relationship between exposures and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. “Dose” can be measured in the number of traumatizing experiences, the duration of traumatic events and the intensity of the experiences.

This dose-response relationship holds for older adults as well as for younger cohorts. The effects of intergenerational trauma should be considered when evaluating the possible impact of trauma on the mental health of older adults.

The lifetime effect of trauma, including the intergenerational transmission of trauma, traumatic events in childhood and traumatic experiences during adulthood can combine and manifest as the symptoms of PTSD.

Can the Effects of Trauma Appear Late in Life? In general, it does not seem that an individual would be completely asymptomatic and then suddenly manifest symptoms as an older adult related to intergenerational trauma or traumatic events that occurred in the distant past.

A more likely scenario is that people are often able to successfully practice avoidance as they are building a career or raising a family. It does not mean that the symptoms totally disappeared, but the individual may have been successful in avoiding significant stress. At retirement, however, the individual has more time to ruminate and fewer distractions to keep difficult memories at bay. Symptoms that just weren’t expressed before retirement can come to the fore after retirement.

Psychological stresses at an older age can contribute to bringing symptoms to the surface. The death of a spouse, grief over the loss of meaning that can accompany retirement, shrinkage of friend and family networks, physical limitations and other stressors can make it more difficult to manage symptoms that may have been on a low flame during an earlier period of life.

PTSD, Dementia, and Delayed-onset PTSD PTSD appears to be a significant risk factor for developing dementia, and advanced age is associated with delayed-onset PTSD. Some research suggests that older adult combat veterans may be particularly vulnerable to delayed-onset PTSD. It is likely that the processes are intertwined. PTSD increases the risk for dementia, and dementia, in turn, increases the risk for delayed-onset PTSD.

The symptoms of dementia can overlap with post-traumatic stress symptoms. Hyperarousal, anger, and other symptoms can result from PTSD or dementia. For older adults, especially older adults with cognitive impairments, it can be easy to assume (mistakenly, in cases where PTSD is a factor) that the symptoms are purely dementia-related.

Shouldn’t Age Diminish the Effect of Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma and Other Traumatic Events? It would be a mistake to assume that a disorder that erases memories and reduces capacity for self-reflection will also diminish the power of traumatic memories. The triggers associated with PTSD are largely unconscious. When the brain responds to a trigger, it responds as if the traumatic event is taking place in the present.

An older person in a memory care facility may respond to food as though famine was present in their lives today (even though it may be an intergenerational transmission of the memory of famine) or to being gently restrained as though they are being assaulted in the present (even though they are reacting to a memory of a parent or grandparent being imprisoned or deported). Social and cognitive impairments can make it more difficult for the older person to manage those intense feelings.

Recommendations for Professionals Treat Elders Standard practice should include assessment for trauma history, including intergenerational trauma, and PTSD symptoms. Psychotherapies for late-life PTSD seem to be efficacious with cognitively intact older adults (although there is a dearth of randomized control studies).

Staff working directly with patients should be made aware that symptoms of depression (mood changes, diminution of cognition, loss of interest in activities, blaming others, detachment) may be the result of unresolved trauma.

Staff should work to cultivate a safe, supportive environment where patients can open up about traumatic experiences, or the traumatic experiences of their parents. By helping patients talk about trauma, professionals can better identify and address PTSD when it is present. Identification of PTSD in older adults is a key step to providing effective treatment for PTSD.

Dr. Fabiana Franco, PhD, DAAETS, FAAETS, is a clinical psychologist in New York City and former clinical professor of Psychology at The George Washington University. She is a founding member and president of the Trauma Special Interest Group of the New York State Psychological Association and co-chair of the Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma and Resilience Group at the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Dr. Franco holds a Level II Certification in Complex Trauma from the International Association of Trauma Professionals and Fellowship and Diplomate Credentials with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and the National Center for Crisis Management.

August Activity Calendar

Here are some virtual highlights for August:

• Health Condition Programs – Arthritis
• Arthritis: Find relief from joint pain on August 21 at 10AM ET, with Dr. Armstrong MD (CenterWell Primary care)
• Medicines explained: Arthritis on August 21 at 11AM ET, with Daniel Jamass, PharmD (CenterWell Pharmacy)

• Additional Programs
• Foods to fight inflammation on August 14 at 10AM ET
• Falls: John's story on August 3 at 10AM ET
• Mindful meditation: Healing light on August 17 at 1PM ET
• Empowered relief on August 24 at 10AM ET
• Sleep better, feel better on August 16 at 11AM ET

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

To view the full August calendar click HERE

Now Hiring

Age-Friendly Louisville (AFL) and the Trager Institute is seeking an energetic, community-minded individual to 15 hours a week to assist in volunteer engagement, advocacy, and implementation of our newest strategic initiatives with our community partners.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assist AFL leadership to implement the new strategic plan.
• Assist with monthly leadership meetings and a few community building events.
• Recruit volunteers and update the volunteer database
• Develop agenda and create calendar invites with agenda, minutes and zoom invites for leadership meetings and focus meetings.
• Increase awareness of AFL via media/social media.
• Other duties as assigned.

For more information or to apply, click HERE 

Helping Seniors Stay Safe

How to Report Issues to Emergency Services

Metro Call (311)

Dial 311 or 502-574-5000

Metro.311@Louisvilleky.gov 

Can download Metro311 App to submit requests

7am-7pm Monday-Friday

Report roadway issues, including signs and potholes. Can also report abandoned vehicles, housing conditions, check recycling and garage pick up days.

TRU (Telephone Reporting Unit)/Crime Tip Line

502-574-5673 or 574-4661

Louisville-police.org/fileapolicereport

24hr/7days

Over The Phone: harassment & harassing communications (other than domestic violence related), auto theft/unauthorized use of motor vehicle, theft of auto registration plate/decals, criminal mischief, lost, missing or stolen property, supplemental reports to a previously reported incident (other than stolen controlled substance)

Online Reports: harassing communications, identity theft, lost property, non-criminal charges, supplemental reports, theft, theft of gas, vandalism

TRU operators can transfer to the dispatch center at MetroSafe if police need to respond to make the report.

Metro Safe/911

a situation that requires immediate assistance from police, fire or EMS. Including fires, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies and active crime.

• When you call 911 be prepared to provide exact location of the emergency, name and phone number, details of the emergency. Call takers can provide follow up instructions to do before the help arrives. Stay on the line until the call taker instructs you to.  
• If you dial 911 by mistake, please stay on the line and explain to the call taker. We are required to call back any 911 hang up calls the Communication Center receives. If the hang up is from a land line or business phone, we will send police to do a welfare check if no one answers on the callback.
• We are able to connect to an interpreter service if caller needs to communication in another language.
• Please remember to have patience when calling for an emergency at a public place or roadway or during a severe weather event . The call volume will increase and call takers will be processing calls as fast and efficiently as they can.

Thank you to Officers N. Richardson and V. Brannock of the 4th Division for providing this detailed information

SUBSCRIBE TO THE LMPD 2ND DIVISION COMMUNITY E-NEWSLETTER

Welcome to the Louisville Metro Police Department 2^nd Division E-Newsletter. Thank you for subscribing and please share this with your friends and neighbors and encourage them to sign up for the letter.  The newsletter will circulate monthly with information which will include recognition of officers, crime trends, crime prevention tips, and community events we will be hosting.  My goal of the newsletter is to increase communication with citizens of the 2nd Division and discuss several things each month and encourage citizens to reach out with questions or concerns.  Reaching as many residents as possible and keeping the community informed is important for us all so we can work together through open communication to reduce crime and keeping neighborhoods as safe as possible.  If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for us contact information can be found at the bottom of the newsletter.

Thank you again for subscribing to our E-Newsletter.

Major Russell J. Miller Louisville Metro Police, 2ND DIVISION

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RECIEVING THE 2ND DIVISION E-NEWSLETTER FROM LMPD YOU CAN CONTACT THEM AT  www.louisville-police.org, 3419 Bohne Ave. Lou. Ky. 40211, Major Russell Miller.

AROUND LOU

BACK TO SCHOOL BACK TO PTA

The region's largest lantern festival comes to the Zoo in a whole new way! Experience the stunning locations, flora and fauna from Around the World as you stroll through the Zoo under the light of enormous, handcrafted, silk-covered lanterns. Don’t miss your Zoo aglow with more than 50,000 LED light bulbs. The wonder of Wild Lights is sure to create glowing smiles and bright, everlasting memories. Dramatic archways illuminate the way on a magical journey encompassing the famous landmarks, flora and fauna of six continents. Feast your eyes on dramatic cultural displays celebrating the rich heritage and craftsmanship of lantern artisans. Engage with interactive, animated and color-changing displays. Commemorate your visit with awe-inspiring photos at our stunning photo opportunity locations. Kids (and kids at heart) can become part of the magic while swaying on our glowing moonlight swings or exploring the panda game station! The wonder of Wild Lights is sure to create glowing smiles and bright, everlasting memories. Advance tickets are required and are valid for the date and time listed on your ticket only. Be sure to apply the $7 parking fee to your order, otherwise you will be charged at the Zoo’s admission windows. Purchase your Wild Lights tickets here!  1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213

Every Wednesday Each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. experience Food Truck Wednesdays at 4th Street between Jefferson and Market Streets! Louisville Downtown Partnership has curated many amazing food trucks to serve lunchtime patrons each Wednesday! The street will be closed off to vehicular traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each week. Food trucks will serve food from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come on over to 4th Street and eat some delicious, local food! S. 4th Street between Jefferson and Market, Louisville, KY

Every Thursday through October   The Food Truck Clinic is a one-stop-shop where food and beverage vendors can get the green light from the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW), Louisville Division of Fire and Jefferson County Fire Service, and Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to legally sell food and drinks to the public. Every Thursday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., from now until Oct. 19, food trucks and other mobile vendors can stop by the alley at Armory Place, behind the Metro Development Center to get their permits to operate. The Food Truck Clinic not only benefits vendors, but community members, too. Each Thursday, the public is invited to the clinic to enjoy food and beverages after food trucks get the go ahead to open. 444 S. 5th St., Louisville, KY 40202

. Family Fun Days are free, fun-filled days of programming for families and friends of all ages! Visitors receive free admission, and participate in art-making activities, artist demonstrations, docent-led pop-up tours, and more! Join KMAC educators in the Education Studio from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., just mention Family Fun Day at check-in! 715 W. Main St., Louisville, Kentucky 40202 .

Visit beautiful Colonial Gardens this summer during the Summer in the Gardens series!  This week features music by Pat Younger & The Palo Verde on the Patio on July 28th from 6 to 9p.m. Then enjoy KRM Live at Colonial Gardens on July 29th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There are several more to enjoy on the patio the rest of the summer as well as great bands and performers all summer long at Iroquois Amphitheater!  To view the full list of performances at Summer in the Gardens, click here.  818 W. Kenwood Dr., Louisville, KY 40214

Bardstown Road Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at 1722 Bardstown Rd.

Beechmont Open Air Market: Every Saturday until the end of September from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at the corner of Southern Pkwy and Wellington Ave.

Beulah Farmer's Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 6704 Bardstown Rd.

Douglass Loop Market: Every Saturday until December 16th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at 2005 Douglass Blvd.

East End Farmers Market: Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and every Saturday from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Located at 13060 Factory Ln.

Gray Street Market: Every Thursday until the end of October from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at E. Gray St. between S. Preston and S. Jackson streets.

Jeffersonville Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at The Big Four Station.

Jeffersontown Farmers Market: Ever Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Located at 10434 Watterson Trail.

Norton Commons Farmers Market: Every Sunday until November 12th from 12 to 4 p.m. Located at 6301 Moonseed St.

Phoenix Hill Nulu Farmers Market: Every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Located at 1007 E. Jefferson St.

The Riverside Farmers Market: Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 7410 Moorman Rd.

St. Matthews Farmers Market: Every Saturday through September from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at 4100 Shelbyville Rd.

Westport Road Baptist Market: Every Saturday through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 9705 Westport Rd.

With so many great upcoming events this year, you don't want to miss out! Don't worry, we'll give lots more info as we get closer to the date. For now, mark your calendar and get ready for your favorite events!

FridayFest at Highview - August 4th, at Highview Park

Seven Sense Festival - August 4th & 5th, at Headliner's Music Hall

Fox Fest 2023 - August 5th, at The Fox Den: Billiards, Bites, & Brews

The Tyler Gerth Memorial 5K - August 5th, Big Four Lawn

Molly Malone's Highlands Celebrating 25 Years - August 11th to 13th, Molly Malone's Highlands

The Big Stomp - August 18th & 19th, at 8401 Dawson Hill Rd.

Brew at the Zoo with Wine and Food Too! - August 25th, at the Louisville Zoo

WorldFest - August 31st through September 4th, at the Belvedere

Hike, Bike & Paddle - September 4th, at the Waterfront Park Great Lawn

What better way to explore AroundLou than on the streets? With warm weather and sunshine lighting your path, check out these fun, local walking tours and take a chance on discovering something new! 

Louisville Ghost Walk - Tours depart every Friday night at 6:45 p.m. beginning the second weekend in May and continuing until the first weekend in November.  

Louisville Food and History Walking Tour of Nulu - Every Friday and Saturday at 1 p.m.

Whiskey Row Walking Tour - Tours begin in March and are available Thursday through Saturday at 11 a.m. sharp and on Sundays at 1 p.m.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

FridayFest at Highview - August 4th, at Highview Park

Seven Sense Festival - August 4th & 5th, at Headliner's Music Hall

Fox Fest 2023 - August 5th, at The Fox Den: Billiards, Bites, & Brews

The Tyler Gerth Memorial 5K - August 5th, Big Four Lawn

Molly Malone's Highlands Celebrating 25 Years - August 11th to 13th, Molly Malone's Highlands

The Big Stomp - August 18th & 19th, at 8401 Dawson Hill Rd.

Brew at the Zoo with Wine and Food Too! - August 25th, at the Louisville Zoo

WorldFest - August 31st through September 4th, at the Belvedere

Hike, Bike & Paddle - September 4th, at the Waterfront Park Great Lawn

THE WORKS WEEK

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Community Action Kentucky (CAP) - (Office Locations) Services include various educational courses and Job Readiness Financial Literacy courses.

KentuckianaWorks Services include high-demand job training, one-on-one career counseling, career development workshops, career search resources, access to computers, phones and faxes for job searches.

Kentucky Career Center The Kentucky Career Center offers information on unemployment benefits & claims as well as many services for job seekers.

Louisville Urban League Assists clients, primarily African Americans and individuals of low to moderate income, prepare for and find employment.  Services include counseling & placement services, training & development, pre-screening & referral services and outreach programs.

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs    This site includes information about education and training benefits available to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans Express   Kentucky Career Center offices have Local Veterans Employment representatives and Disabled Veteran outreach specialists to assist veterans with their employment and training needs.

Center for Accessible Living (CAL)   CAL offers training on disability issues and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADA compliance, building and product accessibility, reasonable accommodation certification, American Sign Language interpreters, recruitment, career development, a Job Hunt Club and much more. (See all services)

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky   Goodwill provides jobs, job training, and employment counseling for people who face barriers to finding and keeping a job, including people with disabilities, recipients of public assistance, and people with limited education or work history.

Job Corps Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible youth at least 16 years of age.  For more information, call (800) 733-JOBS where an operator will refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live, and mail you an information packet.

Kentucky Office for the Blind   Services include: braille instruction, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, adult education, career development, life skills, personal development

Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation   Programs and services offered include counseling & guidance, vocational & other training services, interpreter & note taking services, rehabilitation technology, job placement and supported employment.

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OUR BEAUTIFUL CITY AT NIGHT

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