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Health and Nutrition |
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| Senior Services of Northern Kentucky's Meals-on-Wheels program provides a hot, nutritious home delivered noontime meals for individuals unable to prepare their own meals due to illness, incapacity or a disability. Home delivered meals are also available on a short-term basis for older adults who are recovering from a hospital or rehabilitation stay. Payment for meals is provided on a sliding fee scale basis or when financial circumstances permit can be ordered and paid for as a Private Pay client. To find out more information on our Meals -on-Wheels program call 859-491-0522 or 1-800-255-7265. | |||||||||||||
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Transportation to Wellness |
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| Transportation is
one of the most frequently requested services for older, adults.
Individuals living within Senior Services of Northern Kentucky's
eight county service area can call to make reservations for medical
appointments, chemotherapy, and dialysis. Family members appreciate
this service because they do not always have to take time off
from their own jobs in order to get a loved one back and forth
to a medical appointment. The service area includes Boone, Campbell,
Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Owen and Pendleton counties. Clients
are served on a first come first served basis meeting the resources
available to SSNK. Escort services can be arranged for individuals who need someone to remain with them throughout a scheduled medical appointment. Transportation for grocery shopping is also available from a select number of inner city senior complexes throughout our service area. Currently some (but not all) senior centers have transportation vehicles available. These vans are used to transport older adults to the senior centers for noontime meals, social outings and for the delivery of Meals-on-Wheels in some areas. For more information about transportation services call 859/292-7945 or e-mail bbrewer@seniorservicesnky.org
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What's Happening at SSNK June 27, 2006 - Senior Picnic Ft. Thomas Recreation Center September 14, 2006 - Government forum - More information forthcoming September 30, 2006 - Miles for Meals 5K Run - More information forthcoming
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Get Involved!!!! Volunteers are always welcome to help deliver these meals. A few hours of your time could make all the difference in the world to a frail, homebound elderly individual. Sometimes our staff member or volunteer might be the only contact the older adult has with the outside world on a daily basis. Call 859/491-0522 for additional information or e-mail Sonya Turner |
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Safeguarding Our Seniors |
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Are you worried that a relative, friend or
neighbor may be the victim of abuse? Last year, over 6,000 older
adults in Kentucky were victims of Elder Abuse. Only one out of
eight incidents is ever reported. There are ways you can help! If you suspect elder abuse in Boone, Campbell or Kenton counties you should call 859/292-6340 or contact Senior Services of Northern Kentucky by calling 859/491-0522 and ask to speak with an abuse prevention worker. Elder Abuse hurts all of us, your call could be a lifesaver. Educational speakers are available and would be pleased to speak with your group or organization. For additional information on Elder Abuse email pschneider@seniorservicesnky.org
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