Fan Fair 2024

Saturday, June 8th 
9:00am-11:00am EST

The Edison Center 
701 W. Ormsby Ave

Must be 60yrs+, or have a documented disability to receive a fan. Please bring photo ID and proof of disability status. One fan per eligible individual. For more information, call 502.574.5092 or contact Alli HERE

Lunch Sponsorship Opportunity

Louisville TRIAD is looking forward to continuing our in-person networking and learning luncheons in 2024. TRIAD exists to improve the lives of seniors in the Louisville area by providing them with a space to learn about safety, services and to connect them with local law enforcement.  Lunch sponsors receive an information table to present materials, social media representation on all meeting announcements, and the opportunity to present to our group of local seniors and service providers. Don't miss your opportunity to sponsor an upcoming TRIAD, contact Alli at 502.574.5092 or Allison.woosley@louisvilleky.gov to secure your month.

The following months are available for sponsorship

July 2024
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
December 2024

Older Americans Month 2024

Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by a federal agency, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities.

This year’s theme, "Powered by Connection," focuses on the profound impact that meaningful connections have on the well-being and health of older adults — a relationship underscored by the U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community.

How can community groups, businesses, and organizations mark OAM?

• Spread the word about the mental, physical, and emotional health benefits of social connection through professional and personal networks.
• Encourage social media followers to share their thoughts and stories of connection using hashtag #PoweredByConnection to inspire and uplift.
• Promote opportunities to engage, like cultural activities, recreational programs, and interactive virtual events.
• Connect older adults with local services, such as counseling, that can help them overcome obstacles to meaningful relationships and access to support systems.
• Host connection-centric events or programs where older adults can serve as mentors to peers, younger adults, or youths.

What can individuals do to connect?

• Invite more connection into your life by finding a new passion, joining a social club, taking a class, or trying new activities in your community. 
• Stay engaged in your community by giving back through volunteering, working, teaching, or mentoring.
• Invest time with people to build new relationships and discover deeper connections with your family, friends, colleagues, or neighbors.

Summer Scam Jam

Free Community Event
Wednesday, June 5th 
10:00am-2:00pm EST

The Jeffersonian
10617 Taylorsville Rd

Registration is REQUIRED.

To Register, click HERE

Types of Helping Animals

This information was provided by W.A.G.S.-Wonderful Animals Giving Support. To learn more about their organization, click HERE

HUD Resource: Housing-Related Services for People Experiencing Homelessness 

Many people experiencing homelessness benefit from interventions that package housing (rental) assistance with case management and other wraparound supportive services. Programs with a particular focus on serving people experiencing homelessness that could fund such wraparound services include:

• The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care (CoC)
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) programs, including Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH), Treatment for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness (TIEH), and Grants for the Benefit of Homeless Individuals (GBHI)
• The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Healthcare for the Homeless program

There are, however, many additional federal programs that can serve people experiencing homelessness, even if they are not specifically targeted to this population. This HUD resource provides an overview of federal health programs and resources that communities and housing providers can leverage to provide supportive services to help people experiencing homelessness transition to and sustain their housing. For more resources, visit the Housing and Services Resource Center’s homelessness topic webpage

The Older Americans Act (OAA) home-delivered meals and congregate meals programs are often the first service an older adult receives, and for many, these programs remain the primary touchpoint with the aging services network. As such, they can serve as a critical connection to other formal and informal supports. They provide a unique opportunity to identify a person’s needs and preferences, offer information about community resources, and help a person navigate what is available in their communities. However, across the country, nutrition programs vary greatly in their size, staffing, resources, and capacity to deliver person- and family-centered services. Facilitated by ACL’s National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS), this learning collaborative will bring together teams composed of state units on aging, area agencies on aging, aging and disability resource centers, No Wrong Door programs, tribal organizations, nutrition program professionals, and their community partners to engage in peer-to-peer learning to:

• Share promising practices and explore innovative approaches to holistically supporting older adults accessing nutrition services who may need additional services and supports.
• Expand the capacity of nutrition programs to support older adults in person- and family-centered ways through enhanced screening, identification of community resources, and navigation of community supports.
• Identify how to use existing funding sources in a sustainable way to support whole-person, wraparound, person- and family-centered nutrition services.

To apply for the learning collaborative, please complete the online application form HERE by Friday, May 24, 2024.

New Funding Opportunity for the Volunteer Community Care Corps Program

Applications due Saturday, June 8, 2024

ACL has released a new notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to continue developing and implementing innovative local models of non-medical volunteer assistance and support to family caregivers, older adults, and adults with disabilities in order to maintain their independence.  This funding opportunity comes through the Volunteer Community Care Corps (C3) program, which was first funded in 2019 to foster innovative local models across the country to establish, enhance, or grow model programs in which volunteers perform non-medical tasks, provide companionship, and support caregivers. ACL’s primary objective for this new funding opportunity is the continued advancement and expansion of the C3 model nationwide. ACL’s goal is to continue to advance and expand program objectives by increasing the number of community-based volunteer programs available to provide this care to older adults, persons with disabilities, and their caregivers at the local level. Applicants are encouraged to use the relevant components of the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers as a guide when developing their application.

Recipe of the Month 

Kentucky Hot Brown Macaroni and Cheese 

Upcoming Education & Events

Age-Friendly Louisville Workgroups

Housing:

May meeting Cancelled

Social Inclusion:

2nd Tuesday
2:00 - 3:30 PM

Meeting:
May 14th 

Location: Edison Center
701 W. Ormsby Ave

Outdoor Enhancement: 

4th Tuesday
2:00 - 3:30 PM

Meeting:
May 28th

Location: Edison Center 
701 W. Ormsby Ave

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IN-PERSON TRIAD Meeting

May 14th, 2024

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:

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Senior Cultural Pass Pilot Program

FREE passport to Greater Louisville Arts and Culture for Seniors 65yrs+. Complete the registration form by May 31st. Visit 40+ venues across Louisville and Southern Indiana from June 1st-August 4th, 2024.

Click HERE to fill out the registration form.

For more information, or to receive a paper copy of the registration, call 502.582.0100

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Art Therapy for Memory Loss

Memory loss often leads to emotions that can be difficult to express. Art therapy is a beneficial form of communication for those experiencing dementia due to its non-verbal nature, and its innate ability to activate the body and mind. Creating art can improve emotional well-being, increase self-esteem, and offer a chance for potential memory recall. In this group, loved ones and caregivers can experience connection through art making, together and join others sharing a similar experience. Supplies are provided at no charge. No art training required, anyone can benefit.

For any individual with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia and a caregiver

Friday, May 3rd
1:30-3:00pm EST

Norton Healthcare – Brownsboro Nichols Family Community Room
4915 Norton Healthcare Blvd Medical Plaza III, 4th Floor

To Register, call 502.629.1234 (option 4) or click HERE

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Volunteer Possibilities for Boomers and Beyond

This special informative program is open to all adults 55 years and older to come explore the many ways your talents, skills and interests can be shared to help others, meet new people, have fun and produce positive community change.

Tuesday, May 7th 
11:00am-12:30pm EST
Crescent Hill Branch (LFPL)
2762 Frankfort Ave

Monday, May 13th 
2:00-3:30pm EST
Northeast Regional Branch (LFPL)
15 Bellevoir Circle

For more information, contact the RSVP office at 502.574.1530

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Grief: A Faithful Ally for the Journey Ahead

Grief is more than a reaction to a diagnosis, to the changes and challenges that accompany the illness that follows, and to the inevitable changes one encounters, both within oneself and between those held close. Grief is also an adaptive response, one in which we are invited to actively engage. Join us for a conversation looking at grief as a faithful ally for the journey ahead.

For Individuals with MCI or Early-Stage Dementia

Tuesday, May 7th 
1:00pm EST
Register HERE

For Spouses, Partners, and Adult Care Providers

Tuesday, May 21st 
1:00pm EST
Register HERE

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National Summit to Increase Social Connections

 The summit will bring together national, state, and local leaders for interactive sessions focused on technology and social connection. The Summit will showcase innovative technological solutions, programs, tools, and resources that organizations can incorporate into their social connection work.

Tuesday, May 14th
1:00-4:00pm EST
&
Wednesday, May 15th 
1:00-3:30pm EST

To Register, Click HERE

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Silent Auction to Benefit the Alzheimer's Association

Support our team for the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's, the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Thursday, May 1th 
3:00-7:00pm EST

Joe's Older Than Dirt
8131 New La Grange Rd

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Unique Approaches to Support Brain Health and Reduce Risk through Education, Exercise, Diet, and Art

 In this webinar, the Administration for Community Living will provide an overview of the benefits of reducing risk and supporting brain health and will review the Brain Health & Aging resources that can be used to educate the public about brain health as we age. The resources include a PowerPoint presentation, a consumer-friendly educational handout, and pre and post-test surveys. 

Wednesday, May 22nd 
2:00pm-3:00pm EST

To Register, Click HERE 

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OSHN Reports to the Community

The director of the city’s Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (OSHN) is giving monthly community reports and discussions in Louisville neighborhoods most impacted by gun violence. These one-hour presentations will cover direct trauma resources, intervention and prevention, violence interruptions, youth-focused engagement and community mobilization and training. Current violence reduction efforts in the Shawnee and Chickasaw neighborhoods will highlight the May 22 meeting. 

Wednesday, May 22nd 
6:00-8:00pm EST 
Shawnee Golf Course
460 Northwestern Parkway

To Register, Click HERE

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Women's Armed Services Integration Act

Saturday, June 8th 
1:00pm EST
Capitol Rotunda
Free Admission

To Register, Click HERE

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Alli Woosley
OADC Coordinator

Louisville Metro Government

Office of Resilience & Community Services

The Edison Center
701 W Ormsby Ave Suite 201

Louisville, KY 40203

502.574.5092

allison.woosley@louisvilleky.gov 

You can now get text reminders for TRIAD and links to the OADC newsletter on your phone by clicking the seal below and simply entering your phone number!