Local Resources

Thurman-Abbott Home for Lady Veterans Ready to Serve Those Who've Served Us

Several cities in Kentucky are taking steps to make it easier for residents to age comfortably in their own homes. Berea, Bowling Green and Lexington have joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. The network encourages safe streets for pedestrians, better housing and transportation options, and opportunities for residents to participate in community activities.

Bluegrass Alliance for Women is now seeking nominations for its Annual Scholarship Awards. Nominations are open for women across the 17 counties of the Bluegrass Area Development District who are 50+ and life-long learners, and those making a difference in the lives of women and girls.

The City of Bowling Green is now accepting applications for its Over 50 Citizen Academy. Now in its second year, this is a unique experience for local residents taking citizens behind the scenes operations of their city government.

Trained, Tested and Open for Business: Kentucky Tax-Aide Volunteers are Ready to Help

National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week: September 9 - 15, 2013

AARP Volunteers Working Together in w.Kentucky

29th Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government - Senior Intern Program

Abuse, Exploitation and Neglect Hurt at any Age

Every year billions of federal dollars are lost in Medicare due to health care fraud, error and abuse. To combat this and help consumers better protect themselves, the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) project recruits and trains retired professionals and other volunteer senior citizens on recognizing and reporting instances or patterns of health care fraud. The SMP is a national program funded by the Federal Administration on Aging beginning in 1997.