September is Falls Prevention Month 

Get to know these common risk factors for falls, take the Falls Free CheckUp to check your falls risk, and talk with a health care provider about how to reduce your risk for falls.

• Falling once doubles the risk of falling again.
• People with vision loss have almost twice the risk of falls as adults without vision impairment.
• People with hearing loss are nearly three times as likely to fall compared to those with normal hearing, but wearing a hearing aid reduces the risk of falling by 50%.
• Lower body weakness and difficulties with walking and balance increase someone's risk for falls.
• Certain medications can have side effects and interactions, such as dizziness and fatigue, that increase the risk of falls.
• Chronic conditions such as diabetes and arthritis can increase the risk of falls due to neuropathy, pain, and other symptoms that can affect walking and balance.
• Hazards in the home, including clutter, poor lighting, and lack of supports such as grab bars, can cause falls. Home modifications can address these hazards to reduce falls risk in the home.

Click HERE to check your risk for falls 

Now Accepting Lunch Sponsors for 2026

Louisville TRIAD is looking forward to continuing our in-person networking and learning luncheons in 2026. 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. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming TRIAD, contact Alli at 502.574.5092 or Allison.woosley@louisvilleky.gov

Don’t Miss your Opportunity in 2026, now booking

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White Cane Day Award Nominations Open

The White Cane Day Committee is sponsoring the annual Rider/Shaw White Cane Day Award. This award recognizes a local visually impaired citizen that has made a significant contribution to the community either on a local, regional, or national level. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated commitment, dedication and service to the community and achieved or excelled in a field, sport or other role.

If you would like to nominate someone, please print and complete the form HERE and return by September 19th to:

Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens

701 West Ormsby Avenue, Suite 201

Louisville, KY 40203

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Darrell at 502.718.5778. We look forward to your submission of nominations to help us celebrate these outstanding citizens through this event.

Gov. Beshear Announces Launch of New Website, Initiatives To Protect Kentuckians From Scammers

The new website, StopScams.ky.gov, will serve as a one-stop resource on how to spot scams, ways to report and resources for recovering what was lost should someone fall victim. The website also offers Kentuckians the option to sign up for scam alerts through email or text message, offering direct updates on the latest emerging scams.

The website was created in partnership among state agencies and private resources to be a trusted source of information on active scams in Kentucky and how to avoid them.

Team Kentucky’s message is simple: Pause, check and protect.  When you are contacted by someone or a company you do not know, pause. Before taking any action, check reliable resources and do your research. Search the internet, talk to your family, friends and professionals before acting. And finally, protect your personal information by learning ways to boost your digital security.

Annual Art Auction Now Open

Annual art auction featuring participants from The UofL Trager Optimal Aging Clinic art course is now open!

All of the proceeds from the auction will go right back to funding the art program at Trager. The participants graciously donated beautiful pieces of art for the auction. All of the art in the auction is made by older adults and those who love and care for them.

The auction will conclude on Thursday, September 11th 

To access the art auction, click HERE

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy 

LIHEAP Summer Cooling is for all eligible households for home cooling costs.  Subsidy benefits can be applied as a credit on your utility account. The one-time benefit amount is determined by your housing category, fuel type, and income level. 

Who is Eligible?

• Jefferson County Residents who are within 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
• Applicants must be responsible for home energy utility costs or pay energy costs if utilities are included as an undesignated portion of rent

How to Schedule an Appointment

• call 502.991.8391 or visit online HERE
• After scheduling an appointment, please be sure to bring all required documentation on the day, time and location of your appointment

Veteran Friendly Senior Centers

Are you a Veteran age 60 or older and need the following?:

• Copy of DD form 214
• Information on Military Benefits
• Veteran Centers or Burial Information 
• Compensation Information 
• Local Resource & Programs 

Kentucky’s Veteran Friendly Senior Centers are here to serve you. Please call the Department for Aging and Independent Living at 502.564.6930 or email veteranfriendlyinbox@ky.gov

Are you a local business or Non-profit who supports the lives of older adults or citizens with disabilities?

Do you have a board or commission?

Are you looking to fill a vacancy?

Each month the OADC newsletter will highlight openings and opportunities for local boards and commissions. If you would like to post your vacancy in the newsletter, please send the information to Alli at Allison.woosley@louisvilleky.gov.

Looking to get involved? Click HERE to view opportunities with a Metro Board or Commission

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Music in the Park Series

FREE for seniors age 55 & up!

Lunch and Ice Cream while supplies last

Live music, vendors, and raffles

2nd Thursdays in September

11:00am-1:00pm EST
September-Petersburg Park

For more information, call 502.398.4490

Senior Planet: Upcoming Lectures 

How To Choose a New Computer
Tuesday 9/2/2025 1:00 - 2:00 PM
What is an operating system and what are specs? What are the different types of computers (desktops, laptops, chrome books, tablets)? What are the top brands and what prices should I expect?

Passwords, Passkeys, and More
Friday 9/5/2025 2:00 - 3:00 PM
What are the types of internet connections? Understanding the total price, and the different internet speeds. What are ways to save on my bill?

Intro to Managing Your Privacy
Tuesday 9/9/2025 1:00 - 2:00 PM
How do I take control of my privacy online? What is a browser? What are the most popular browsers and what are some alternative browsers? What is a password manager?

Smartphones at a Glance
Tuesday 9/16/2025 1:00 - 3:00 PM
What is a smart phone? What to consider before buying a smart phones. What are ways to save on my bill?

Understanding Fraud & Scams
Friday 9/19/2025 2:00 - 3:00 PM
What is a scam? What are the dos and don’ts of staying safe online? What should I do if I think I’m a victim of a scam or fraud?

For more information or to RSVP call 502.776.0262

1st Annual Awareness for Dementia Community Fair 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, October 18th 
Norton Healthcare Sport & Learning Center
3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd

Registration open: 815am 
Race Begins: 9:00am 

$25 Registration Includes: T:shirt and Tumbler

Vendors and Participants can register HERE

Clinical Trial  

Who can Join?

Participants with sporadic CAA: 
50 years of age or older
have received a diagnosis of CAA from their doctor

Participants with Dutch-Type CAA: 
30 years of age or older
Have a known gene mutation for Dutch-Type CAA

Additional criteria will be assessed by the study team to determine your eligibility.

For more information, contact the study team at Sanders Brown Center on Aging 859.323.1331

Recipe of the Month

Tuscan Vegetable Soup

Upcoming Education & Events

Age-Friendly Louisville Workgroups

Housing:

1st Wednesday
2:00-3:30pm

Meeting:
September 3rd 

Location: Highlands/Shelby Park LFPL
1250 Bardstown Rd

Social Inclusion:

2nd Tuesday
2:00-3:30 PM

Meeting:
September 9th     

Location: Edison Center
701 W. Ormsby Ave

Outdoor Enhancement: 

Special clean up event

4th Tuesday
2:00-3:30 PM

Meeting:
September 23rd 

 Location: 
TBD

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IN-PERSON TRIAD Meeting

September 9th, 2025

 In-Person Networking 11:00am
Lunch 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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Social Security Office Hours

Legal Aid Society provides free walk-in legal assistance to unhoused clients at the St. John Center for Homeless Men who have issues with Social Security Disability. You don't need to make an appointment.

Wednesdays and Fridays 
8:30am-10:00am EST

St. John Center for Homeless Men 
700 E. Muhammad Ali

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Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness

Did you know that Milwaukee reduced street homelessness by over 90% over three years?
To find out how they did it, join us for a FREE screening of Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness on Thursday, September 4, at the Louisville Palace.
Doors open (with a cash bar) at 4:30pm; the screening will begin at 5:15pm and will be followed by a panel discussion.
Come see how we can work together in Louisville to achieve the goal of ending unsheltered homelessness in the city, building progress toward a more vibrant downtown core.

Thursday, September 4th 

Doors Open: 4:30pm

Screening: 5:15pm 

Panel Discussion: 6:45pm

The Louisville Palace
625 S. 4th Street

Reserve your FREE ticket HERE

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Cognitive Decline and Financial Exploitation in Older Age Webinar

Advances in the neuroscience of cognition and aging can help family members and professionals recognize the signs of poor monetary management and take steps to respond to and prevent the financial risks associated with early cognitive decline. Those research findings can be used to inform the work of law enforcement, adult protective services, financial institutions, clinicians, and other service providers. They are also relevant to older adults, themselves, who can be empowered to take steps to protect their financial well-being.

Thursday, September 4th 
1:00-2:00pm EST

To Register, Click HERE

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Grant to Growth: Building Sustainable Dementia Services, Supports, and Training

ederal grant funding for dementia programs — though time limited — can play a critical role in jumpstarting and maintaining vital services and supports. However, achieving long-term sustainability requires careful planning from the outset. In this webinar, participants will hear from a community-based organization that successfully leveraged funding from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to create and implement dementia programs that have continued beyond their federal grant period. Presenters will explain practical strategies for embedding dementia best practices into enduring, community-based care systems. The session will also highlight a new National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center report that offers actionable insights and real-world examples of sustained dementia initiatives at both the state and community levels.

Tuesday, September 9th 
1:00-2:00pm EST

To Register, Click HERE

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Annual National Summit to Increase Social Connections

The Commit to Connect Annual National Summit to Increase Social Connections brings together local, state, and national leaders from across sectors to address social isolation. Sessions highlight innovative programs, resources, and leaders to increase the capacity of the aging and disability networks to promote social connections and increase the awareness and availability of programs, services, and interventions increasing social connections.

Tuesday, September 9th 
and
Wednesday, September 10th 

1:00pm EST

To Register, Click HERE

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Brain Games

The Brain Games Café is a monthly group comprised of people with memory loss and cognitive issues, and their loved one(s). Its main goal is to provide a safe, comfortable, engaging environment where people with memory loss and cognitive issues can laugh, learn, and remain socially engaged with others traveling the same journey. It is a time and place where people can interact, find support, share concerns and celebrate without feeling embarrassed or misunderstood.
You will be provided with creative games, tasks, and activities, to help you improve your memory and cognition.

Wednesday, September 17th 

Marshall Women’s Health & Education Center
Medical Plaza 3
Norton Healthcare - St. Matthews
4123 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 108

Registration is required, click HERE to register or call 502.629.1234 option 4

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Supporting Caregivers: Opportunities for Public Health to Support Adult Day Service Programs

Adult Day Services (ADS) provide engaging, community-based care for people living with dementia while giving caregivers vital relief. In this webinar, ADS professionals will share their experience and discuss how health departments can support and expend these programs. Join us to learn practical strategies for public health leaders to promote ADS in their communities.

Tuesday, September 16th 
12:00-1:00pm EST 

To Register, Click HERE

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Caring Through Culture: End-of-Life Dementia Care Through Storytelling

This webinar will explore how the third season of the innovative educational telenovela Recuerdos Perdidos (Lost Memories) is supporting Latino families and professionals in navigating late-stage dementia and end-of-life care. Participants will learn culturally responsive strategies for dementia education, how to lead group discussions using the facilitator guide, and ways to address common hospice misconceptions. Real-world examples will highlight how organizations across the country are using this tool to reduce stigma, build knowledge, and support caregiving at home.

Monday, September 22nd 
1:00-2:00pm EST

To Register, Click HERE

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Lethal Means Safety Summit

Learn to understand the warning signs and how to act with care.

Free: Open to all 

Wednesday, September 24th 
9:00am-5:00pm EST

The Parklands
Gheens Foundation Lodge
1421 Beckley Creek Parkway

To Register, Click HERE

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Dementia Caregiver Workshop

The Dementia Caregiver Workshop is designed for those who are caring for someone who is navigating the dementia journey. Join local and statewide experts who will provide you with a better understanding of the disease and strategies to help you and your loved one. 

Thursday, September 30th 

9:00am-12:00 noon

Join in person 

2199 Harrodsburg Rd
Lexington, Ky 40504 

or

Virtually

To Register, Click HERE

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Alli Woosley
Aging Services Coordinator

Louisville Metro Government

Office of Social Services

The Edison Center
701 W Ormsby Ave Suite 201

Louisville, KY 40203

502.574.5092

allison.woosley@louisvilleky.gov 

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