Scott Wegenast serves as the Communications Manager in the AARP Kentucky State Office. He's a native of the Bluegrass state and works from the state office in Louisville.
Of the 312,000 veterans in Kentucky, only 34% used their benefits at VA health care, according to U.S. Census Bureau. AARP’s Veterans and Military Families Health Benefits Navigator is available at www.AARP.org/VetsHealthNavigator
Summer is yours to enjoy! The Aging With Grace podcast brings you the voices of volunteers, their stories, and lifetimes of wisdom. Browse the recorded collection of real-life adventures, life's journeys, caregiving, aging well, community service and more!
Elder abuse is widespread. Every year an estimated 1 in 10 older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Elder Abuse Awareness Month may be coming to a close, but we all deserve to lead happy and healthy lives free from abuse as we age - everyday.
We welcome a special guest contributor with a message for Kentucky on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2021. LaDonna Koebel is the Executive Director for the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office of Senior Protection.
During his long-time tenure in the Kentucky Legislature, Senator C.B. Embry has set an example of how good policy making can improve the lives of Kentuckians as we age.
The Technical Advisory Committee for Consumer Rights & Client Needs is especially focused on ways Kentucky can increase access, expand services, improve quality of care, develop more patient-centered and improved customer service for Medicaid members.