City Of Louisville: City's Office For Aging & Disabled Citizens Releases 2022 Resources Guide

Louisville KY

11 January, 2022

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Press release from the City of Louisville: January 11, 2022 Call the LOU HEALTH helpline 502-912-8598. Give now to the relief fund. Free directory of services and agencies for older adults (55+) and individuals with disabilities Free directory of services and agencies for older adults (55+) and individuals with disabilities Today Louisville Metro Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens released the 2022 Resources Guide that includes information and resources available for seniors, people with disabilities, families and caregivers in the Louisville/Jefferson County area.  Today Louisville Metro Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens released the 2022 Resources Guide that includes information and resources available for seniors, people with disabilities, families and caregivers in the Louisville/Jefferson County area.   The free resource directory is designed to assist adults over the age of 55 and persons with disabilities, as well as their caregivers, with handling physical, psychological, and financial challenges.  While the primary focus of this guide is at-risk seniors, it also covers topics such as employment and federal and state benefits. Additional sections include nutrition, transportation, safety, and many more.    The free resource directory is designed to assist adults over the age of 55 and persons with disabilities, as well as their caregivers, with handling physical, psychological, and financial challenges.  While the primary focus of this guide is at-risk seniors, it also covers topics such as employment and federal and state benefits. Additional sections include nutrition, transportation, safety, and many more.   Featured content includes: Featured content includes: For a free copy of the Office for Aging and Disabled Citizen's (OADC) 2022 Resources Guide,  visit OADC online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/office-aging-disabled-citizens.  Residents and organizations can also directly download the guide by clicking here.  For a free copy of the Office for Aging and Disabled Citizen's (OADC) 2022 Resources Guide,  visit OADC online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/office-aging-disabled-citizens.  Residents and organizations can also directly download the guide by clicking here.  "I am honored to serve as coordinator of the city's OADC which provides resources, referrals and information to empower older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers to live a safe and successful life in our community," said Alli Woosley, OADC's coordinator.  "The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for this vulnerable population. Likewise, many service providers have had to suspend operations, and/or adjust their services to remote or virtual offerings. Our Resources Guide is full of up-to-date resources to help our aging and disabled population connect with the services they need to safely age in place." "I am honored to serve as coordinator of the city's OADC which provides resources, referrals and information to empower older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers to live a safe and successful life in our community," said Alli Woosley, OADC's coordinator.  "The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for this vulnerable population. Likewise, many service providers have had to suspend operations, and/or adjust their services to remote or virtual offerings. Our Resources Guide is full of up-to-date resources to help our aging and disabled population connect with the services they need to safely age in place." The OADC Resources Guide will be updated on a bi-annual basis.  To submit a new service, edit a current listing, or request assistance with a printed copy, contact Alli Woosley at [email protected] or 502.574.5092.  The OADC Resources Guide will be updated on a bi-annual basis.  To submit a new service, edit a current listing, or request assistance with a printed copy, contact Alli Woosley at [email protected] or 502.574.5092.  ## ## About Louisville Metro Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens (OADC)Part of the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, the city's Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens (OADC) provides leadership to and participates in community activities, advocating for rights, policies and funding that can enhance the lives and independence of seniors and disabled individuals. The office also works to ensure efficient and timely access to information and resources by and for aging and disabled citizens.  Learn more by visiting: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/office-aging-disabled-citizens About Louisville Metro Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens (OADC)Part of the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, the city's Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens (OADC) provides leadership to and participates in community activities, advocating for rights, policies and funding that can enhance the lives and independence of seniors and disabled individuals. The office also works to ensure efficient and timely access to information and resources by and for aging and disabled citizens.  Learn more by visiting: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/office-aging-disabled-citizens Enter required fields How do you want to be reminded? 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