Are you living on a fixed income and looking to save money on your Medicare costs?  There are programs that may be able to help if you’re struggling to afford Medicare costs and prescription medications.  Apply on Thursday, August 24th 9AM—11AM @ The Trigg County Senior Citizen Center.  Please call TODAY to schedule an appointment with Ali Jones @ 1-866-844-4396. Type your new text here....  Read More

Older adults are disproportionately impacted by disasters, often representing the majority of fatalities resulting from extreme weather, natural hazards and public emergencies.The Pennyrile Area Development District, the American Red Cross and AARP Kentucky are joining forces to help older adults prepare before disaster strikes (flooding, severe weather, and home fires). Local residents at the for...  Read More

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) is proud to host training events like this one in support of Kentucky's local units of government, communities, and critical infrastructure.Exercises will be no-cost and In-Person only. There are no prerequisites for this training. These events are intended for a wide range of attendees NOT ONLY IT personnel, including but not limited to:• City • Cou...  Read More

Below is a menu for the month for the Congregate, Curbside 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. Type your new text here....  Read More

Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)Program provides federal funding for transportation projects such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities (sidewalks and bicycle lanes), turnouts, overlooks, viewing areas, historic preservation, vegetation management, environmental mitigation related to stormwater and habitat connectivity, recreational trails, safe routes to school, and vulnerable road user s...  Read More

Below is a menu for the month for the Congregate, Curbside 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

PeADD) 54th Annual Dinner Meeting held June 12, 2023, at The Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville, KY.  The evening was sponsored by Planters Banks Hopkinsville and under the chairmanship of Crissy Carter, PeADD Board Chair and Citizen Member representing Livingston County.  A crowd of over 400 state and local officials, legislators, business and civic leaders, and others from throughout the Pe...  Read More

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Older people throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more annually due to elder financial abuse and exploitation. Elder abuse also creates health care and legal costs for our society. However, we can change this. Learn more: http://eldermistreatment.usc.edu/weaad-homeWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched by the Int...  Read More

The 54th Annual Dinner Meeting will be held Monday, June 12th at The Bruce Convention Center with a reception and registration beginning at 5:30 pm and the dinner and meeting beginning at 6 pm.  Please join us as we celebrate the past year and all that has been accomplished in the Pennyrile Region.  Service awards and the John C. Mahre Regionalism Award will be given at the event.An award-winning ...  Read More

Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlight important trends, and strengthen our commitment to honoring our older citizens.This year’s theme, Aging Unbound, offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of aging exp...  Read More

Let’s build a national elder justice movement, through movement! Walk for WEAAD begins May 1st, on the first day of Older Americans Month, and runs through June 15th, WEAAD.Sign up now online or through the Walker Tracker app, so you’re ready to walk, run, or do any other activity to show your support for WEAAD. And we do mean any other activity — Walker Tracker converts Americans with Disabilitie...  Read More

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) Board of Directors will occur on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 12:00 Noon (CDT) and will be held in person at the PeADD office located at 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.  A buffet lunch will be offered beginning at 11:00 a.m.  The meeting will also be streamed live on YouTube (@pennyrileareadevelopmentd...  Read More