Posts with the tag “dementia”

The Office of Dementia Services is delighted to introduce the upcoming Dementia webinar series. The previous series achieved remarkable success, benefiting numerous professionals and caregivers within the Commonwealth and providing valuable assistance in their current roles. This year, the Office of Dementia Services is excited to partner again with the Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana chapte...  Read More

November is National Family Caregivers Month as a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. We at PeADD want to say THANK YOU to everyone who is serving or has served as a caregiver for one of their family members or friends throughout their lifetime.Are you a caregiver for someone living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia? The National Family Caregiver Program offers a...  Read More

Pennyrile Area Development District was selected by the Department for Aging and Independent Living to participate in the Bridging the Gap pilot program. This is an evidence-based pilot project with the aim to provide short-term assistance that supports a person with a dementia diagnosis and their caregiver for up to six months while applying for Home and Community Based waiver services. The goal ...  Read More

On April 14, Pennyrile Area Development District in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association and Christian Care Communities is hosting a Dementia Resources Virtual Workshop at 10am. Join us to learn about daily living with dementia, the importance of early detection, and resources available in our community for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.  Please join us for this FRE...  Read More

​FAMILY CAREGIVER WORKSHOP                       A representative from Ky Elderlaw will address issues such as power of attorney, guardianship, and handling the finances and property of a person with dementia.  A PADD representative will be providing information on “Support Available for Families and Individuals with Dementia.”  REGISTRATION REQUIRED; PLEASE CALL 1.800.272.3900 TO REGISTER  FEBR...  Read More