Human Services

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The Title III Program is administered through the three multi-purpose senior citizen centers and six nutrition sites located throughout FIVCO's counties. Serving as a single point of entry, senior center directors receive daily inquiries regarding the services available in their area. These services include congregate meals, education, friendly visiting, outreach, information and assistance, recreation, transportation, legal assistance, ombudsman, benefits counseling, home delivered meals, homemaker services, personal care and respite. To continue an emphasis on health and wellness, health promotion/disease prevention programs, as well as fitness programs, are also offered. Services are provided through a network of sub-contractors that includes FIVCO Service Agency, Legal Aid of Bluegrass and Northeast KY Community Action Agency.

Living Well Workshop

FIVCO ADD's Homecare Program is a social program providing social and nutrition services in the homes of persons 60 years of age or older who have difficulties managing normal daily activities. Eligibility is limited to those individuals that are at risk of entering, or seem likely to enter, a long-term care facility for which in-home services can be more appropriate and cost effective. The average Homecare client is approximately 85 years of age, female, widowed and physically frail. Eligibility for the program and for services is determined by a formal assessment and a reassessment at least every six months. Homecare provides the following in-home services based upon the needs of the individual:

The Homecare Program continues to see an increase in the number of Homecare clients requiring more intensified case management services. As a result of serving this type of client, case managers are expending more hours coordinating services with a variety of agencies to provide essential services for Homecare clients. This program provides case management services for approximately 150 clients.

The FIVCO ADD's Adult Day Care/Alzheimer's Respite Programs are community based group programs designed to provide social and related supportive services for older persons and those diagnosed with Alzheimer's or other related disorders. The Alzheimer's In-Center Respite is a program designed to assist, not to replace, the role of the primary caregiver. This program is accomplished by coordinating services with the FIVCO Homecare Program, Title III Program, area hospitals, home health agencies and other agencies or individuals involved in providing quality care and services to senior citizens.

Eligibility for attendance to an Adult Day Care/Alzheimer's Respite Program includes persons who are 60 and over and are:

• Physically disabled or frail as a result of a medical condition or age
• Mentally confused and require supervision to prevent injury and to assure proper nutrition
• Due to emotional or social needs, could benefit from individualized attention
• A person of any age with a diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's or related disorder.

The FIVCO Area Development District has one Adult Day Care/Alzheimer's Respite Programs:

• Boyd County Adult Day Care

Legal Aid of Bluegrass provides the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Services. The Ombudsman, Angela Rigsby, has assisted residents in long term care facilities by receiving and investigating complaints and problems troubling residents. An advantage by having the program in Legal Services is that the Ombudsman has automatic access to an attorney.

The Ombudsman Advisory Council assists the Ombudsman by reviewing and advising the program on policies and procedures and providing ongoing support and leadership. The Council is composed of individuals who represent the legal and medical fields as well as consumers with family members and friends in long term care facilities. The program has been involved in recruiting and training community members as volunteers.

The FIVCO Region has nine nursing facilities, seven personal care homes, and three family care homes.

Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

12800 Princeland Drive o Ashland, KY 41102
Sandy Loperfido, Administrator o Wanda Jackson, DON
Phone: (606) 928 - 2963 o Fax: (606) 928 - 3879

Kingsbrook LifeCare Center

2500 Rt. 5 • P.O. Box 1376 • Ashland, KY 41101
Keith Moore, Administrator • Joe Brainard, DON • Adam Rucker, Social Worker
Phone: (606) 324 - 1414 • Fax: (606) 325 - 3420

King's Daughters Medical Center

2201 Lexington Avenue • Ashland, KY 41101
Fred Jackson, Administrator • Angela Doyle, DON
Phone: (606) 327 - 4594 / (606) 327 - 4128 • Fax: (606) 327 - 7542

Woodland Oaks

1820 Oakview Road • Ashland, KY 41101
Kim Tice, Administrator • Tiffany Evans, DON
Phone: (606) 325 - 5205 • Fax: (606) 329 - 9143

Carter Health Care Center

P.O. Box 904 • Grayson, KY 41153
Ralph Wright, Administrator • Sheila Rice, DON
Phone: (606) 329 – 8848 / (606) 474 - 7835 • Fax: (606) 474 - 8114

Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

P. O. Box 694 • Sandy Hook, KY 41171
Benita Adkins, Administrator • Hillary Porter, DON
Phone: (606) 738 – 9400 • Fax: (606) 738 - 9410

Oakmont Nursing Home

1100 Grandview Drive • Flatwoods, KY 41139
Shanna Carver, Administrator • Jill Spainhower, DON • Barb Clark, Social Worker
Phone: (606) 836 - 3187 • Fax: (606) 836 - 0103

Wurtland Health Care

100 Wurtland Avenue • Wurtland, KY 41144
Cindy Salyers, Administrator • Peggy Everman, DON • Christina Harris, Social Worker
Phone: (606) 836 - 0931 • Fax: (606) 833 - 5605

South Shore Health Care Center

James Hannah Drive • P.O. Box 489 • South Shore, KY 41175
Sara Willis, Administrator • Peggie Rayburn, DON • Cindy Stevens, Social Worker
Phone: (606) 932 – 3127 • Fax: (606) 932 - 4663

J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center

Carpet Mill Road • Louisa, KY 41230
David McKenzie, Administrator • Willa Cook, DON • Debbie Haygood, Social Worker
Phone: (606) 638 - 4586 • Fax: (606) 638 - 0367

Artrips Personal Care Home

3000 Central Avenue • Ashland, Kentucky 41101
Pam Clark and Jamie Thomas, Asst. Administrators
Phone: (606) 325 - 3244 • Fax: (606) 325 - 3811

Hamiltons Personal Care Home

250 West Central Avenue • Ashland, Kentucky 41101
James Hamilton, Administrator • Jan Breeding, Office Administrator
Phone: (606) 324 - 3252 • Fax: (606) 326 - 0440

King's Daughters & Sons Home for the Aged

1100 Bath Avenue • Ashland, Kentucky 41101
Stephen Perry, Administrator • Bonnie McDavid, Nursing Supervisor
Phone: (606) 324 – 0343 • Fax: (606) 329 - 1435

Russell Convalescent Care Center

407 Ferry Street • Russell, Kentucky 41169
Theresa Baumgardner, Administrator
Phone: Phone (606) 836 – 5616 • Fax: 606-836-3879

Frasure's Personal Care Home

1308 Riverview Road • Ashland, Kentucky 41101
Valerie Frasure, Administrator and DON
Phone: (606) 836 - 3551 • Fax: (606) 836 - 7095

Trinity Station

2121 Argillite Road • Flatwoods, KY 41139
Alona Gilliam, Asst. Administrator
Phone: (606) 833 - 1111 • Fax: (606) 833 - 1110

Morning Pointe Ridge

1000 Addington Drive • Russell, KY 41169
Kennia Litteral, Administrator
Phone: (606) 833 - 1120 • Fax: (606) 833 - 1129

Cook FCH

4509 Rt. 5 • Ashland, KY 41102
Brenda Borders, Operator
Phone: (606) 928 - 4851

Justice FCH

427 State Hwy 1910 • Grayson, KY 41143
Rosa M. Justice, Operator
Phone (606) 475 - 1453

Wilson FCH

P.O. Box 106 • Olive Hill, KY 41164
Linda Wilson, Operator
Phone: (606) 286 - 5194

Caregivers dedicate, on average, 20 hours per week to provide care for older persons and even more time when the older person has multiple disabilities. Caring for an older person with disabilities can be physically demanding, particularly for older caregivers, who make up half of all caregivers.

Eligible Population

1. Family caregivers of older adults
2. Grandparents and relative caregivers, age 60 years or older, of children no older than age 18 (including grandparents who are sole caregivers of grandchildren and those individuals who are affected by mental retardation or who have development disabilities).
3. Person in greatest social and economic need (with particular attention to low-income, minority individuals).
4. Older individuals providing care and support to persons with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.

Five Basic Services

1. Information to caregivers about available service.
2. Assistance to caregivers in gaining access to services.
3. Individual counseling, organizations of support groups, and caregiver training to caregivers to assist the caregivers in making decisions and solving problems relating to their caregiving role.
4. Respite care to enable caregivers to be temporarily relieved from their caregiving responsibilities.
5. Supplemental services, on a limited basis, to complement the care provided by caregivers.

Caregivers

More than seven million persons are informal caregivers providing assistance to older persons who live in the community and have at least one limitation on their activities of daily living. These caregivers include spouses, adult children, other relatives and friends.

Nationally, more than 2.4 million families are maintained by grandparents. Grandparents raising grandchildren face a multitude of problems, including guardianship, medical and educational decision-making, conflicts with the parents, financial demands and physical stress.

The program focus is to educate and assist older adults in making informed decisions based on their circumstances and needs. Examples of issues that can be addressed include:

• Spouse has to go into a nursing home. Will you have to sell your home to pay for his/her care?
• Medicare just sent you something called an EOMB. What are all those numbers? Did they pay your doctor or are you supposed to?
• Social Security is taking the Medicare Part B premium out of your monthly check. It's really cutting into your budget. Is there any help available?

If any of these situations sound familiar, SHIP can help you.

How Does it Work?

The SHIP Program recruits and trains volunteers across the state to become SHIP Counselors. The SHIPs provide older Kentuckians individual, one-on-one, assistance with the often complicated and confusing red tape of Medicare, Medicaid, and other public and private programs.

What Kinds of Help Can a SHIP Counselor Give You?

• Providing accurate and current information on programs for older adults.
• Understanding and organizing paperwork (e.g., hospital bills, doctor bills, Medicare notices).
• Comparing long term care and medigap insurance policies.
• Applying for income-based benefits (e.g., Medicaid, SSI, food stamps).
• Referring you to appropriate agencies for application for programs.

What Are Some of the Programs a Counselor Can Help You With?

Who is Eligible for SHIP Services?

Medicare beneficiaries and anyone 60 years of age or older are eligible for the SHIP Counseling Program.

What Do the SHIP Services Cost?

There is no charge for the service. The Kentucky SHIP Program is funded through a grant from the Health Care Financing Administration and the Older Americans Act.

The Kentucky Caregiver Support Program was created in 2006 to help Kentucky grandparents caring for grandchildren.

To qualify, a grandparent must be the primary caregiver for a grandchild 18 or younger whose mother or father is related to the caregiver by blood, marriage or adoption. The child must live in the caregiver's home and the child's parents may not reside in the household.

The Kentucky caregiver Support Program provides a wide range of services including matching grandparent caregivers with support groups and providing information about resources, assistance in accessing services, counseling and training. Program participants also may be eligible for cash benefits or vouchers worth up to $750 per grandchild per year for clothing, occasional babysitting or child care, school supplies, required legal services, medical/dental services and other approved expenses.

To receive financial assistance, eligible grandparents must have annual incomes of no more than150 percent of the federal poverty level and not receive state Kinship Care program benefits.