KY River C.A.M.E. holds 4 th Annual

Elder Abuse Training for Professionals  

The members of the Kentucky River Council Against Maltreatment of Elders held the 4 thAnnual Elder Abuse Awareness Training for Professionals on March 19 th, 2009 at Hazard Community & Technical College. The goal of this training was to educate professionals on elder abuse as well as increase community awareness and individual knowledge of issues surrounding elder abuse and the aging population. There were 110 individuals present from across the region and state for this training. During the training the council presented their annual elder abuse awareness awards. The recipients this year were volunteers in the field of the elderly, Susan Harley and Virginia Melton. Both ladies continually go above and beyond in the field of work with the elderly population on a volunteer basis. Cyndee Trent received the Elder Abuse Awareness Award for a social worker who has went above and beyond and Eugene Slone & Danny Webb received the law enforcement Elder Abuse Awareness Award. Overall the training was a huge success!

From Left to Right: Cyndee Trent, Eugene Slone, Sheriff Danny Webb, and Trenda Kincer

From Left to Right: Cyndee Trent, Stacie Noble, and Susan Harley

From Left to Right: Sherry Burchell, Cyndee Trent, and Stacie Noble

GOLDEN SENIORS ART

Kentucky River Area Development District holds
4th Annual Golden Senior Arts Regional Event  

Jack Niece, Breathitt County


Irene Ritchie, Knott County and Louzilla Patrick, Perry County LKLP Adult Day

KENTUCKY RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AREA AGENCY ON AGING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING PRESENTS SPECIAL AWARDS

On December 5, 2007 the KY River Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living Aging Council gathered for their quarterly meeting. During this meeting there were 4 special annual awards presented. Those awards were the KY River Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Outstanding Achievement Award (for one host agency and one enrollee) and the KY River Senior Citizen Center of the Year 2007 (one for the under 50 average daily participants and one for the over 50 average daily participants).

This year the Eastern KY Veterans Center was the recipient of the KY River Title V SCSEP Outstanding Achievement Award for the most outstanding host agency with the KY River Title V SCSEP. Mr. Bobby Begley, KY River Title V Enrollee, was presented the KY River Title V SCSEP Outstanding Achievement Award for his outstanding achievement as an enrollee on the KY River Title V Program. Hazard/Perry Co Senior Citizen Center was the recipient of the Senior Center of the Year for the under 50 average daily participants and Ermine Senior Citizens Center in Whitesburg, KY was the recipient of the over 50 average daily participants.

Perry County Senior Center Director Melissa Vermillion, KRADD Human Services Coordinator Stacie Noble, Perry County Judge Executive Denny Ray Noble, Perry County Senior Citizens Board Members Glenna Ritchie and Kurt Lockenvitz.

KRADD Human Services Planner Sherry Burchell, Title V Enrollee Bobby Begley, and East Kentucky Veterans Center Activities Coordinator Neil Napier.

NOVEMBER 2007 NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER MONTH IN KY RIVER AREA

During this season of Thanksgiving, as we pause to reflect on the many blessings that have been bestowed on us as individuals and as Counties, we are especially grateful for the love of our families and friends. One of the most profound ways in which that love is expressed is through the generous support provided by family caregivers to loved ones who are chronically ill, elderly or disabled. Caregivers reflect family and community life at its best. They are among our most important natural resources.

County Judge Executives in the KY River Area proclaim November 2007 as National Family Caregivers Month in the KY River Area.

Caregiver and Grandparent Caregiver of the Year 2007

Caregiver of the year is an award that recognizes a caregiver who has went above and beyond the call of duty in his/her caregiver role. The criteria that individuals must meet in order to qualify for this award include the following:

• A primary caregiver for elderly 60+ individual (or)

• A grandparent raising a grandchild under the age of 18.

This year the winner of the KY River Caregiver of the Year award was Elsie Caudill a resident of Perry County who has provided care for three family members for 17 years. The winner of the Grandparent Caregiver of the Year award was Teresa Holmes a resident of Perry County as well. Teresa has custody and is the primary caregiver for her two young grandsons.

Caregiver of the Year recipient Elsie Caudill, KRADD Executive Director Paul Hall, Grandparent Caregiver of the Year recipient Teresa Holmes, and Perry County Judge Executive Denny Ray Noble.

SENIOR SAFETY DAY 2007

The 2007 Senior Safety Day will be held on July 26, 2006 at the Hal Roger Center - The Forum in Hazard. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. for all KY River Senior Citizens. This will be the second year for the event. The activities will promote safety for senior adults in our area.

Senior Safety Day 2007 Agenda

Senior Safety Day 2007 Photos

Senior Safety Day 2006 Photos

Kentucky River C.A.M.E.

FY 2008 Meeting Schedule
All meetings are held monthly at the KRADD office on the third Wednesday.

September 19, 2007 2pm
October 16, 2007 1pm
November 13, 2007 1pm
December 19, 2007 2pm
January 17, 2008 1pm
February 20,2008 1pm
March 19, 2008 2pm
April 16, 2008 1pm
May 21, 2008 1pm
June 18, 2008 2pm

Children's Miracle Network

For many years, Eastern Kentucky children have been receiving special health care from the Kentucky Children's Hospital. All funds raised for the Children's Hospital directly benefit the development of programs and services for children. The 12th Annual Children's Miracle Network Fundraising Golf Tournament was held at the Hazard Country Club on June 23, 2007. All proceeds benefited the Kentucky Children's Hospital.

First Place Winners: Neil Woods, Gary Bird, Keith Feltner, and Jack Tackett.
Second Place Winners: Hunter Hardy, John Lindon, Major Gabbard,
Brad Bowling, and Jason Lindon
Third Place Winners: Neil Terry, Anthony Holbrook, Lee Jones, and Hunter Morgan.

GRANDPARENT RAISING GRANDCHILDREN
CELEBRATION DAY

In Kentucky, there are 57,141 children living in grandparent headed households. There are another 12,294 children living in households headed by other relatives. When grandparents or other caregivers raise children, it is for various reasons. It may be because of the death of a parent, a parent is away in the military, but more often than not, there is a correlation between alcohol and drug abuse and neglect.
In honor of these grandparents who are raising their grandchildren the 3 rd Annual Grandparent Raising Grandchildren Celebration Day was held on September 21, 2007 in Perry County Park, Hazard, KY. This event is a partnership between the KRADD Family Caregiver Program, Perry County Family Resource & Youth Service Centers, Diabuddies and the KY Commission for Children. The goal of the event is to provide grandparents and grandchildren an opportunity to come out and gain information about resources available to assist them in their caregiver journey, while also allowing them time for a variety of food, fun activities & door prizes. Tthere were 39 grandparents and 57 grandchildren present at this year's event.

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 CAREGIVER HOUR

Caregiver Hour is provided each month by the KY River Family Caregiver Program. Each month there is a different topic discussed at Caregiver Hour, to provide area caregivers with information to help them through their caregiver journey.

Caregiver Training
How to Manage Medications
January 10 - Breathitt County Senior Center- 10 am
January 19 - Owsley County Senior Center- 10 am
January 24 - Leslie County Public Library- 10 am
January 30 - Lee County Senior Center - 10 am
February 19 - Perry County Senior Center - 10 am

Grandparent Caregiver
January 11 - Perry County - AB Combs Resource Center - 10 am

KY RIVER C.A.M.E. HOSTS

NATIONAL LEGAL TRAINING PROJECT

The National Legal Training Project (NLTP), a program of the AARP Foundation, trains lawyers and other advocates throughout the country in substantive law and advocacy skills to enhance free and reduced fee services to older Americans. Over the past twenty-five years, NLTP has provided free training to over 15,000 legal services attorneys and paralegals, pro-bono attorneys, AAA staff, aging advocates, legal services developers, long term care ombudsmen, and volunteers. NLTP also conduct “Training of Trainers” programs to produce a cadre of elder law trainers who expand the reach of the program. The program’s funding sources include the US Administration on Aging, AARP and private contributions. NLTP conducted 15 -20 trainings during FY 2006. Agencies apply for the NLTP who are willing to coordinate a training event and recruit participants. Once agencies are selected for the training site, NLTP develops a training agenda that meets the needs of the agency selected.

During FY 2006, the Kentucky River Council Against Maltreatment of Elders partnered with the elder abuse councils in the Big Sandy, FIVCO, Gateway and Lake Cumberland areas to apply for the National Training Legal Project and received notice that they were selected as one of the training sites for FY 2006. NLTP had never provided training in the Kentucky River Area. This training event addressed perspectives of elder abuse issues, barriers to detection, identifying abuse issues, case studies – recognizing signs and symbols, and elder abuse prevention strategies. This training was targeted at professionals, such as Ombudsmen, legal service personnel, Area Agency on Aging staff, nursing home staff, law enforcement personnel, Protection and Permanency personnel, and Department for Community Based Services personnel, from the Kentucky River, Big Sandy, FIVCO, Gateway and Cumberland Valley areas.

The Kentucky River Council Against Maltreatment of Elders took the lead role providing logistical support for this training event. The training positively impacted the needs of the isolated and rural elderly population in our community by educating professionals on elder abuse topics in order for them to better understand this type of abuse and be able to better serve those individuals who maybe subject to elder abuse at some point in their life.

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KENTUCKY RIVER SENIOR HEALTH DAY & AGING WORKSHOP

TheKentucky River Senior Helath Day was held on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the Hazard Community & Technical College. There were over 250 Senior Citizens ages 50+ in attendance. Senior Health Day promotes the health and wellness of the 50+ population in the region by allowing them to access information about the community they live in, in particular, the health care resources that each community has to offer.

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** This “independent aging agenda event” is designed to provide input to the Policy committee of the 2005 White House Conference on Aging.This event is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the White House, nor does it in any way represent the policies, positions, or opinions of the 2005 White House Conference on Aging or the federal government.

What is the Kentucky Elder Readiness Initiative?

The Kentucky Elder Readiness Initiative (KERI) seeks to develop information and provide support to Kentucky’s communities so that elders and their families are provided with the opportunity to age in place and enjoy the highest possible quality of life for the longest time. Kentucky ’s demographics will begin to change rapidly as Baby Boomers begin entering retirement. People are living longer, healthier lives and have needs and wants that have implications across all aspects of society including; health care, recreation, transportation, education, economy, housing, and business.

Click here for KERI Brochure

KENTUCKY RIVER 50+ GAMES

Kentucky River 50+ Games provides activities for adults through a wide range of competitive events. The goals of the Kentucky River 50+ Games are to maintain and improve the health and wellness of 50+ adults, provide competitive athletic & recreational experiences for 50+ adults, focus attention on the importance of regular exercise, and provide an opportunity for socialization for 50+ adults from across the region.

This year the Kentucky River 50+ Games were held on May 14 th- 17 th, 2007 in Perry County Park, Hazard, Kentucky. There were over 300 participants who competed in gender and age divisions. The age divisions are as follows: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84 and 85+. This allows for fair competition. Participants competed in a bowling tournament on May 14 at Fugate’s Bowling Lane. On May 15 participants competed in the pool and corn toss tournament held at the Hazard Perry County Senior Citizens Center. On May 16 there was a full fledge golf tournament held at the Hazard Country Club with participations from golfers throughout the KRADD area. The events available for participants to compete in on May 17, the “Big Day”, included the following: Basketball, Golf, Horseshoes, Race Walk, Softball, Shuffleboard, Electronic Darts, Washer Toss, Spincasting, and Rook.

Picture Slideshow:
Senior Games 2007
Senior Games 2006
Senior Games 2005
Senior Games 2004
Senior Games 2003
Senior Games 2002

SENIOR OLYMPICS 2006

The Kentucky River Senior Olympics Games hosted its first ever Golf Tournament at the Hazard country Club on May 17, 2006. Participates from the Kentucky River Region played 18 holes of golf on a beautiful morning with the team from LKLP Team claiming the bragging rights as the first gold medal winners, silver medal went to Wolfe County Team and the bronze medal to the Perry County Team.

The tournament was a huge success with regional participation and great fun. Kentucky River Senior Olympics is dedicated to motivating active adults to lead a healthy lifestyle through the senior games movement. Kentucky River Senior Olympics are part of a national association that works with state and federal agencies, colleges and universities to better understand and support healthy aging initiatives for active adults to ensure healthy aging.

The Kentucky River golf teams competing are encouraged to compete at the Kentucky State Senior Olympics which will be September 20-24, 2006 in Lexington, Kentucky. This is a qualifying year to compete at the Nation Senior Olympics, which will be held for the first time in Louisville, Kentucky June 22-July 8, 2007. In order to compete at the National lever you must compete at this year state games. So, whether you are a seasoned athlete who has been competing for years or an eager rookie who is ready to get off the couch, the Kentucky River Senior Olympics challenges you to stay healthy, active and fit and register to compete at the Kentucky State Olympics and the National Olympics.

Gold Medal Team: Joe Duke, Jack Duff, Charlie Cornett, Jimmy Keen

Silver Medal Team: Ira Parks, Gayland McWhorter, Jack McWhorter, Eric Whisman

Health and Family Services Secretary Birdwhistell Announces Appointments, Urges Collaboration at Senior Day Rally

 Frankfort, KY – Governor Ernie Fletcher today appointed eight new members to the Institute on Aging. The appointments were announced by Health and Family Services Secretary Mark D. Birdwhistell at the 2006 Senior Day at the Capitol.

            More than 150 seniors and advocates were in attendance at the Capitol rotunda rally, sponsored by AARP, the Kentucky Association of Gerontology and the Kentucky Association of Area Agencies on Aging. Speaking on behalf of the Governor, Birdwhistell charged the new members to encourage collaboration and utilize their expertise with the Institute on Aging as the commonwealth faces the challenges of an aging population.

“By 2025, Kentucky will move from 28^th to 12^th place among the states in proportion of residents age 60 and older,” Birdwhistell said. “It’s important for Kentucky to understand the needs and opportunities presented by its aging population, and to begin planning and preparing now for the changes ahead.”

            Birdwhistell also announced the creation of a special Institute for Aging subcommittee made up of delegates to the 2005 White House Conference on Aging. The new subcommittee will serve for the duration of the two-year Elder Readiness Initiative, a statewide assessment of community preparedness to deal with the challenges of a growing elder population.

            During the next 20 years, Kentucky will experience a significant population shift as the baby boom generation reaches retirement age. The Elder Readiness Initiative is a collaboration among the cabinet’s Division of Aging Services, the University of Kentucky Graduate Center for Gerontology and the state’s 15 Area Agencies on Aging to identify strengths and weaknesses in communities’ ability to support and serve this special population.

            The Institute for Aging is composed of no more than 15 members appointed by the Governor. The Institute for Aging advises the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and other state officials on policy matters related to services for older Kentuckians.

The following are brief biographies of the new Institute for Aging appointees:

Dr. Graham Rowles of Lexington is director of the University of Kentucky Graduate Center for Gerontology. He also is a professor and associate director for social and behavioral sciences with the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. Rowles received his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in geography from the University of Bristol in England, and his philosophical degree in geography from Clark University in Worcester, Maine. He is a member of the board of directors for the UK Center on Aging Foundation, co-chair of the UK Committee on the Ph.D. Program in Gerontology, and a member of the UK Research Advisory Committee of the Medical Center Subcommittee. For the past 30 years Rowles’ research has focused on the geography of aging and the aged. 

            Dr. Roy Varghese of Hyden is an internist and infectious disease consultant for Mary Breckenridge Hospital and Hazard Appalachian Region Hospital and the chief of staff for Mary Breckenridge Hospital in Leslie County. Varghese received his medical degree from Trivandrum Medical College in Kerala, India. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, Kentucky Medical Association, Indian Medical Association, Indian Rheumatism Association, Cardiological Society of India and the Association of Physicians of India.

            Vivian Craig of Owensboro is the associate director for social services at the Green River Area Agency on Aging. Craig holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Kentucky and a master’s degree in education from Western Kentucky University. She is a member and former treasurer of the Kentucky Association for Gerontology, a member of the advisory council for the Owensboro Medical Health System Rehabilitation and Home Care Advisory Council, a member and current secretary of the Kentucky Association of Area Agencies on Aging and a member of the Southeast Association of Area Agencies on Aging, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Healthy Horizons Senior Action Team, Recovery Kentucky and the Committee of Concerned Caregivers.

            Sam Barnes of Lexington is the president and CEO of Fifth Third Bank, Kentucky, Inc. Barnes is the director of the Good Samaritan Foundation, the University of Kentucky Business Partnership Foundation, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee, REACH, the Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Rotary and the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, a current director and past president of the Downtown Lexington Corporation and a Transylvania University trustee. He is a recipient of the United Way of the Bluegrass’ Eagle Award and was named Volunteer of the Year by Volunteers of America.

            Karen Wyan of London is the assistant administrator for the Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly.  Wyan received her pre-nursing degree from Mars Hill College, her RN from North Carolina Baptist Hospital School of Nursing and her Bachelor of Science degree in education from Eastern Kentucky University. She is a member of the Cumberland Valley Community Health Coalition, the Advisory Board for Faith in Action, the board of directors for the Laurel County Literacy Council, the Alzheimer’s Association Public Policy Committee and a support group leader and the Women’s Club of London. Wyan also was named by U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell as a delegate to the 2005 White House Conference on Aging and participated in the 2000 World Alzheimer’s Congress.

            Norman T. Owen of Independence is the director of admissions for the Baptist Life Communities/Baptist Village. Owen holds a bachelor’s degree from Morehead State University. He is a member of the Council on Aging, the Northern Kentucky Continuity of Care Community, the Admissions Directors Group of Northern Kentucky and the Village Care Center Family Council.

            Phil Peters of Shelbyville has served as executive director of Kentucky AARP since 2000. He has spent more than 20 years in various management positions in the aging field, including serving as state director of aging in Arkansas and as executive director of an Area Agency on Aging in that state. Peters has served as a board member of the Kentucky Association of Gerontology for the past two years.

Dr. Jane Thibault of Louisville is a clinical gerontologist and associate professor of family medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Thibault earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Salve Regina University in Newport, R.I., a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Chapman College in Orange, Calif., a Master of Science in social work in gerontology and comprehensive health from the UofL Kent School of Social Work and her doctorate in clinical gerontology from the University of Chicago. Thibault is a member of the University of Louisville Speaker’s Bureau and is a published author.

ELDER ABUSE TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS

The members of the Big Sandy Council on Elder Maltreatment and the Kentucky River Council Against Maltreatment of Elders invite you to attend the Elder Abuse Training for Professionals on March 23rd, 2006 at the Knott County Branch of Hazard Community & Technical College in Hindman, Kentucky. The goal of this training is to educate all professionals (healthcare professionals, RN's, physicians, PA-C's, social workers, etc.) on elder abuse as well as increase community awareness and individual knowledge of issues surrounding elder abuse and the aging population. The council members believe by working together as a unified force we can create greater awareness and knowledge of the issues many elderly in our area face with elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Professional Training Brochure

Breathitt County Senior Citizens Intergenerational Prom

The Kentucky River Area Development District, Area Agency on Aging, Senior Circle, and the Breathitt County Senior Citizens held the Breathitt County Senior Citizens Intergenerational Prom on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at the Breathitt County Senior Citizens Center from 10:00 a.m. thru 1:00 p.m. Jackson City High School students, in formal attire, came together in a festive atmosphere as dates for Breathitt County Senior Citizens and residents from the Nim Henson Nursing Home. There were around 150 total senior citizen and student participants. The highlight of the event was when the King, Queen, Prince and Princess of the Dance were crowned. The Breathitt County Senior Citizens Intergenerational Sweetheart Dance royalty included the following Claude Stevens - King, Thelma Watkins- Queen, Michael Oghia- Prince and Monica Moralis- Princess.

This event was a huge success! It was an opportunity for both the young and more mature generations to get together and share experiences and learn from one another.

Sponsors for this event included: Kentucky River Area Development District Area Agency on Aging, First National Bank of Jackson, Senior Circle, Jackson Woman’s Club, Jackson Kiwanis Club, Jackson City Schools, Breathitt County Senior Citizens, Middle Kentucky River Area Development Council, Slone’s Market, McDonald’s, Town & Country Florist, Wal-Mart, IGA, Coke, Jiffy Mart, Wendy’s, True Value, Save-A-Lot, Hardee’s, Subway, Pizza Hut, & Silver Treasures of Beattyville, Kentucky. Thanks to all the sponsors without you we would not have been able to have made this event such a huge success!

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Breathitt County Prom 2007
Breathitt County Prom 2006
Breathitt County Prom 2005

HAZARD/PERRY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS INTERGENERATIONAL
PROM 2006 

The Kentucky River Area Development District, Area Agency on Aging sponsored the Hazard/Perry County Senior Citizens Intergenerational Prom on Friday, April 21, 2006 at the Hazard Armory, from 10:00 a.m. thru 1:00 p.m. KRADD in partnership with Hazard High School, Hazard/Perry County Senior Citizens, Hazard/Perry County Senior Citizens Intergenerational Prom Planning Committee, LKLP Compassionate Hearts Adult Day Care, Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center, and Hazard Nursing Home brought together high school students in formal attire, as dates for Hazard/ Perry County Senior Citizens and residents from the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center & Hazard Nursing Home. There were around 185 total senior citizen and student participants. The highlight of the event was when the King, Queen, Prince and Princess of the Prom were crowned. The 2006 Perry County Senior Citizens Intergenerational Prom royalty included the following Jim Smith – King, Corena Strunk- Queen, Clint Aires- Prince and Brittney Combs- Princess. There was also a royal court which included: Steven Scarborough (student), Ryan Moore(student), Jared Woods (senior citizen), Leroy Martin (senior citizen), Cecil Wells (senior citizen), Johnny Daughtery (senior citizen), Mary Carter (student), Maggie Francis(student), Meghan Hackney (student), Lorraine Kennedy (senior citizen), Alice Collins (senior citizen), and Alta Marcum (senior citizen).

This event was a huge success. It was an opportunity for both generations to get together in a festive atmosphere, with music for both generations, while also allowing each of the participants an opportunity to share experiences and learn from one another.

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Hazard/Perry County Prom 2007
Hazard/Perry County Prom 2006
Perry County Prom 2005

In 2004 the Kentucky Commission on Elder Abuse (KCEA), chaired by Secretary Viola Miller, recommended the formation of Local Coordinating Councils on Elder Abuse (LCCEA). The KCEA sees these local councils as the most practical method to bring community partners together to form a coordinated multidisciplinary response to this growing problem.

On October 3, 2003 the first Kentucky River Elder Maltreatment Council was held for the Kentucky River Area. Since the implementation of the council on it has really grown. The council took on the name Kentucky River Council Against Maltreatment of Elders (C.A.M.E.) during FY 2004. The council members worked on educating themselves on elder abuse during FY 2004 in order to be able to better understand the issue and determine ways in which to combat the problem.

During FY 2005 the council decided that its continuous goal for the future would be to educate the community on elder abuse in order to help decrease the number of elder abuse cases that occur and go unreported. During FY 2005 the council received a $5,000 grant from the Office for Victims of Crime which helped them to be able to hold a variety of trainings for the professionals in the community which included Bank Tellers, Healthcare Professionals and Law Enforcement as well as produce a quarterly newsletter.

Please join us! Issues: 2008 Kentucky General Assembly Priority Legislation

For more info, contact Peggy at (606) 436-3158 or email Peggy Roll

The goal of this group is to advocate and empower seniors and senior issues at the legislation level. A continuing presence in Frankfort during legislation session.

Long-term: To improve the quality of life for seniors

Intermediate: To empower seniors to voice their needs and concerns to elected officials.

Short-term: To increase the presence of seniors in Frankfort during the 2008 legislative session and to keep older adults informed about the major issues relation to seniors in the current session.

Working together to educate our seniors, to keep them informed with happening in Frankfort, key issues and voting dates.

We need to educate, train, network and inform our senior communities on legislation that affects their everyday lives.

Such as: Medicare, Medicaid, Long Term Care, Elder Abuse, Ombudsman, Prescription Drugs, Preventive Health Care, Adult Day Health Care, Homecare Program and Home and Community Based Services.

Select Links below to download Relevant Documents

Seniors in Frankfort Cover Letter
State Police Sign-In Sheet
T-Shirt Form
How to get to Frankfort
Map of Frankfort

2008 General Assembly Calendar
2007 General Assembly House and Senate Members Names and Addresses
2007 Kentucky House of Represenatives Newly Elected Members Names and Addresses
2007 Committee Memberships (by Committee)

ARTWORK
Watercolor Art
Acrylic Art

QUILTING
Hand Stitched/Machine

PHOTOGRAPHY
Digital/Non-digital/Black & White/Color

WOODCRAFT
Birdhouses

WRITING
Poem/Short Story

Golden Senior Arts is a celebration of the creativity of the Senior Population in the Kentucky River Area. Golden Senior Arts provides an opportunity for area senior citizens to display their creative talents in artwork, quilting, photography, woodcraft, and writing. The overall goal of Golden Senior Arts is to provide recognition of all creative accomplishments of the Kentucky River senior citizen population.
All counties in the Kentucky River Area have a Golden Senior Arts day where they choose their county winners in all categories. The categories consist of the following:

(1) Artwork:

• Watercolor art (wildlife—mammals, bats, birds, amphibians, fish, reptiles, insects, or spiders; basically any wild animal; not domestic)
• Watercolor art (naturally occurring flora and /or fauna—wildflowers, berries, trees, shrubs, leaves, ferns, fungi, etc)
• Watercolor art (buildings, structures, etc.)
• Acrylic art
  • (wildlife—mammals, bats, birds, amphibians, fish, reptiles, insects, or spiders; basically any wild animal; not domestic)
  • (naturally occurring flora and /or fauna—wildflowers, berries, trees, shrubs, leaves, ferns, fungi, etc)
  • (buildings, structures, etc.)
  • (human subjects)

• Bed Size Quilts (individual hand stitched and individual machine)
• Bed Size Quilts (group hand stitched or group machine)

• Digital, Black & White
• Digital, Color
• Non-Digital, Black & White
• Non-Digital, Color

• Birdhouse—finished (such as painted, stained etc.)
• Birdhouse—Non-finished (such as sanded, no lacquers, natural)

• Poems
• Short stories

• Plain White Bread
• Whole Wheat Bread
• Banana Bread

(7) Basketweaving

• Ribbed Basket (Egg Basket)
• Spoke Basket (Stakes Basket)
• Other Basket

The county winners in each category advance on to the Regional Golden Senior Arts Day where winners are selected in all categories as well. Ribbons are awarded to first, second and third place winners in each category on both the county and regional levels.
We are excited about Golden Senior Arts and the potential it has to impact the senior citizens in the Kentucky River Area!

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