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Find Kentucky State caregiving resources, Kentucky healthcare resources, Kentucky caregiver support groups, and local and State resources for those taking care of a loved one. We will continue to update these resources to include individual Kentucky county caregiving resources and information. State & County Caregiving ResourcesALIVE Local Information & Volunteer Exchange Support Group Listing Visit this site to find contact information and the location of numerous support groups at ALIVE. For more information contact: Alzheimer's Association of Greater Kentucky Our Chapter’s mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The chapter provides services to 125 counties across greater Kentucky. For more information contact: Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Support Program The Family Caregiver Support Program provides information, referral, training, support groups, temporary respite services, and some supplemental services to caregivers of older persons in the 17 Central Kentucky counties we serve. http://www.bgadd.org/aging/caregiver.html For more information contact: Kentucky Association of Hospice and Palliative Care The Kentucky Association of Hospices and Palliative Care is dedicated to the belief that no one should die alone, afraid or in pain. To this end, our members provide comfort-oriented care and emotional support to dying people and their families. For more information contact: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services The goals of the CHFS are to provide the finest health care possible for people in our state facilities; To provide the best preventative services through our public health programs; To provide the most outstanding service for our families and children; To protect and prevent the abuse of children, elders and people with disabilities; To build quality programs across-the-board; and by doing all of these things, and to make a difference in the lives of 4 million Kentuckians. http://chfs.ky.gov/default.htm For more information contact: Kentucky Services for Seniors Visit this site to find services and assistance for senior citizens in Kentucky including retirement communities, Medicare and Medicaid assistance, caregiver respite and helpful tips. http://kentucky.gov/Portal/Category/hea_elderly MealCall Visit this site to locate a facility that provides Meals On Wheels that is closest to you. http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/ky/index.htm Pathways of Northern Kentucky In Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, Christian Care Communities’ Pathways Northern Kentucky program is dedicated to offering adults and children with developmental disabilities community alternatives to institutional care, so they can live their lives with dignity, fully engaged in the community around them. http://www.christiancarecommunities.org/p_nky.asp For more information contact: Seven Counties Services, Inc. A community mental health center serving Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties in Kentucky. We provide planning, prevention, treatment and support in the areas of mental health, alcohol and other drug abuse, and mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. For more information contact: Visiting Angels At Visiting Angels, we know that it isn't easy to make the decision to invite a stranger into your home to provide non-medical homecare. That's why our highly personalized screening system is the best in homecare and designed to maximize your peace of mind. You'll have the opportunity to interview any caregiver who we refer to you. You'll only accept a caregiver that you feel totally comfortable with. When you review our caregiver profiles, you're going to be pleasantly surprised to see that at VISITING ANGELS, character matters! For more information contact:
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