Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for 2021 is "Communities of Strength."Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties. Their stories and contributions help to support and inspire others. This OAM, we will celebrate the strength of older adults an...  Read More

Every step we take together is on the path toward elder justice.The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) is excited to announce our very first virtual awareness walk, Walk for WEAAD (World Elder Abuse Awareness Day)! As we continue to take precautionary and preventive measures against COVID-19, let’s get active every day and collectively take steps to advance elder justice. Build a national elder...  Read More

Pennyrile Area Development District held their monthly Board of Directors meeting on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. (CT).  Guest Speaker, KY Secretary of State, Michael G. Adams, provided an overview of the recent election legislation passed by the General Assembly, additional improvements implemented to the election system, and expressed appreciation to all county clerks and task force on th...  Read More

Since we are not able to gather together for a Second Annual Senior Hunger Summit, we wanted to take an opportunity to share some of the great things that have occurred since last year’s event. It is our hope to convene a Senior Hunger Summit in 2021. ...  Read More

1) ARE THE COVID-19 VACCINES SAFE?YES, ALL THE COVID-19 VACCINES THAT ARE BEING USED HAVE GONE THROUGH THE SAMESAFETY TESTS AND MEET THE SAME STANDARDS AS ANY OTHER VACCINES PRODUCED.LEARN MORE ON VACCINE SAFETY.2) WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING VACCINATED?THE COVID-19 VACCINE WILL WORK WITH YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM SO IT WILL BE READY TOFIGHT THE VIRUS IF YOU ARE EXPOSED. COVID-19 CAN HAVE SERIOUS, LIF...  Read More

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new guidance around visitation for nursing homes.  It is effective immediately.The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), issued updated guidance today for nursing homes to safely expand visitation options during the COVID-19 pandemic public health...  Read More

Pennyrile Area Development District held their monthly Board of Directors meeting on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. (CT).  Federal and State reports were provided.  KY State Rep. Melinda Gibbons Prunty provided an update on KY General Assembly activities and the recent announcement of a new aviation program at Madisonville Community College.  Ms. Jill Collins, Director, Pennyrile AAAIL, provid...  Read More

The Department of Local Government awarded funding for a Recreational Trails Project in the Pennyrile area this month.  The City of Madisonville was awarded $20,000 for improvements to Cherry Park.  Improvements include a paved walking trail around the perimeter of Cherry Park, a restroom facility and water fountain.  RTP is a competitive, federal program which provides assistance for easement acq...  Read More

Below is a menu for the month of March for the "Drive Thru" and Home Delivered Meals.If you are 60 or over and need a meal contact the Pennyrile Aging and Disability Resource Center at 866-844-4396....  Read More

Social Work Month in March is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work.The theme for Social Work Month 2021 is Social Workers Are Essential.Social workers are essential to community well-being.  As practitioners, social workers are trained to help people address personal and systemic barriers to optimal living. They are employed to effect positive change with individuals, families, ...  Read More

The PeADD Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Monday, February 8, 2021.  Federal and State Reports were provided.  KY Representative Melinda Gibbons Prunty provided an update General Assembly activity stating they will be back in session on February 9 and will continue reviewing legislation and developing a state budget.  Ms. Jill Collins, Director, Pennyrile AAAIL, provided an activi...  Read More

Below is a menu for the month of February for the "Drive Thru" and Home Delivered Meals.If you are 60 or over and need a meal contact the Pennyrile Aging and Disability Resource Center at 866-844-4396....  Read More