Buffalo Trace Area Development District

Carnival block party happening today at Washington Rec park from 10-1. Free food, pool passes, inflatables and numerous community partners. Come out, have some fun and stop by the BTADD table to get some information and goodies.

Yesterday Master Gardener, Barb Thompson, shared information about wind chimes and allowed participants to make their own during the Memory Café in Mason Co. Our next group will be meeting in Robertson Co. at the Public Library on 7/26 at 1:30PM. To learn more about these groups or to get involved please reach out to Amanda Grooms or Kimberly McKinniss at (606) 564-6894.

Mason County Memory Cafe is happening tomorrow! Join us at 10 AM as Master Gardener Barb Thompson as Master Gardener Barb Thompson, with the Mason Co. Extension office, to learn all about wind chimes in your garden and make one to take home and enjoy. Maysville Nursing & Rehab will be there to facilitate and provide one-on-one assistance with caregivers and their person living with dementia. Come join us!

Fleming Co. Memory Café met today for another fun gathering. Participants had a great time socializing with each other while creating beautiful floral arrangements to take home. Our next regional group takes place next Tuesday at the Mason Co. Extension Office. For more information about these groups please reach out to Amanda Grooms or Kimberly McKinniss at (606) 564-6894.

Summer LIHEAP subsidy will be available on July 16th!
Disconnect notice is NOT required.

Join us tomorrow at the Fleming Co. Public Library for the July Memory Café. This month we will be making flower arrangements together. This group is free and open to anyone dealing with memory loss, care partners and supporters. For more information you can contact Amanda Grooms or Kimberly McKinniss at (606) 564-6894

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Call the Buffalo Trace State Health Insurance program 606-564-7084 for free assistance!

Mason County’s Memory Café welcomed its first group last Tuesday. Participants generated some great conversation and laughter was shared among all. The group also discussed so many wonderful ideas for future activities that you wont want to miss out on! This group meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Mason Co. Extension Office at 10AM.
Up next we’ll be at the Robertson Co. Public Library, this Friday, June 28th at 1:30 PM. For more information please call: (606) 564-6894.

Pictured is supporter, Peggy Corde and Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Administrator, Tyia Osborne.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was acknowledged in the Buffalo Trace District today. Gary Adkins, KY AARP President, was the guest speaker and provided vital information on the scam landscape and how to prevent falling victim to these crimes. Participants were treated to boxed lunches by Savory Creations by Kim and everyone is looking forward to our next event.

Thank you to the Mason Co. Extension Office for hosting, BTAAAIL staff for the hard work facilitating and to our community partners who are always so supportive.

Please join us tomorrow!!

7.86 million cases of elder fraud occur in the U.S. annually, resulting in $148 billion in losses. Join us for this free workshop to help equip you with the knowledge and tools to recognize and avoid scams that could threaten your financial security. Boxed lunches provided; RSVP is encouraged for meal count. Please call Buffalo Trace at 606-564-6894.

Today, staff had the privilege of joining state officials and advocates from across Kentucky to recognize World Elder Abuse Day, which is officially recognized on June 15, at the Capitol Rotunda. During the event, The Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living Commissioner, Victoria Eldridge presenting the CHAMP Award - Champion of Adult Maltreatment Prevention, to Buffalo Trace Area Development District Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living.

Our own District Long Term Care Ombudsman, Amanda Grooms spoke during the event, "We are all here today because we know that being free from abuse and neglect is a basic human right and one, that when violated, can be detrimental. Anyone can be a victim; anyone can be a perpetrator. Regardless of who is carrying out the act or where, it is a crime, none the less, and one victim is one too many!" Amanda closed out her remarks with the following, "If we sit in silence there will be no end to this injustice affecting nearly 5 million seniors nationwide each year. “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress and working together is success.”

Buffalo Trace’s first Memory Café took place today at the Fleming Co. Public Library. Everyone had a great time and look forward to returning. Our Mason Co. group will begin next Tuesday, June 18th at 10AM, at the Mason Co. Extension Office. For more information please call: (606) 564-6894.

Pictured is supporter, Ruth May and Pioneer Trace Administrator, Amanda McIntyre.

Buffalo Trace Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living is proud to present our first Memory Cafe of the season starting up in Fleming County! Memory Cafes are a social gathering for individuals living with Dementia and their care partners. Guests are welcome at any stage of disease progression and care partners may include family, friends or professional caregivers. Fleming County Memory Cafes will be held the second Tuesday of each month at the Fleming County Public Library from 10AM-11AM. We hope to see you and your loved one there!

Thank you to everyone for helping us celebrate May, Older Americans Month by being in attendance for our Buffalo Trace Regional Senior Resource Fair! A beautiful display of being powered by connection! We celebrate our community partners!

Please join us this Friday for the Buffalo Trace Senior Resource Fair!

7.86 million cases of elder fraud occur in the U.S. annually, resulting in $148 billion in losses. Join us for this free workshop to help equip you with the knowledge and tools to recognize and avoid scams that could threaten your financial security. Boxed lunches provided; RSVP is encouraged for meal count. Please call Buffalo Trace at 606-564-6894.

Request for Qualifications:

The Bracken County Fiscal Court will retain a qualified firm or individual to provide required services for a broadband feasibility study/analysis and create a strategic plan for future broadband implementation. The Bracken County Fiscal Court will accept proposals from interested firms or individuals until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, and publicly opened and read aloud at 4:00 pm same day.

For more information and to download the RFQ, please visit:

https://btadd.com/bids-notices-requests/

Request for Qualifications:

The Fleming County Fiscal Court will retain a qualified firm or individual to provide required services for a broadband feasibility study/analysis and create a strategic plan for future broadband implementation. The Fleming County Fiscal Court will accept proposals from interested firms or individuals until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, and publicly opened and read aloud at 4:00 pm same day.

For more information and to download the RFQ, please visit:

https://btadd.com/bids-notices-requests/

Check out the Breakfast Club with Travis Scaggs as they hosted Buffalo Trace Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living to spotlight the KY Family Caregiver Program!

Breakfast Club Travis Scaggs 5/1 Travis talks with Kimberly McKinnis about the Kentucky Family Caregiver Program.

Stop by and grab some goodies on June 1!

First Hot Job this week is with Buffalo Trace Area Development District.
This is a great career opportunity! To learn more, follow this link https://tencocareercenter.com/job-postings/

Age joyfully! Consider your passions and interests and pursue something that brings you happiness and fulfillment. Remember that mental health support is available to you if you need it.
As we age, we may experience life changes that impact our mental health.
• It’s never too late to get help.
• It is important to remember that older adults may have different mental health symptoms. For example, a lack of interest in some activities.
• Talking about mental health can help older adults feel more comfortable asking for support.
• Mental health treatment can be part of a wellness program to help older adults live happy and fulfilling lives.
• Mental health professionals can help older adults cope with life changes.
• Friends and family can experience meaningful mutual connection by spending time visiting with older adults.
• Mental health is important at every age. Spending time with friends and family can boost older adults’ mental and physical health.

May is Older American's Month and to celebrate, the Buffalo Trace Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living is hosting a community resource fair. Join us for this free event, spotlighting services and programs provided by institutions that support seniors and their caregivers in the Buffalo Trace region.

The KY Caregiver Program is here to support our teenagers in a very practical and meaningful way.
We understand that for many grandparents raising grandchildren, managing budgets can be tough, especially when it comes to ensuring our teens feel confident and comfortable in what they wear. This program is here to lift some of that weight off your shoulders. Whether it's gearing up for the new school year, updating a wardrobe that no longer fits, or simply adding a couple of pieces that make your teen smile a little brighter, we're here to help. To apply or learn more about how you can benefit from this assistance, please contact our ADRC/SHIP hotline at 606-564-7084.

April 21-27, 2024 is National Volunteer Week -an opportunity to shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to serve. The Buffalo Trace Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program could not be its best without the volunteers who help carry out the mission of advocating for long-term care residents. We truly have the best group of volunteers who work together to serve the best residents and families in the state. If you would like to get involved please reach out to Amanda Grooms, District Ombudsman, at (606) 564-6894 or at [email protected].

Oh baby! The Kentucky Caregiver Program can provide grandparents raising grandchildren with diapers, wipes, highchairs, car seats and more!

Call our Buffalo Trace ADRC/SHIP Hotline to see if you are eligible: 606-564-7084.

On November 30th, BTAAAIL hosted a Buffalo Trace Regional Caregivers Conference held at Tollesboro Christian Church. We gathered with thankful hearts to celebrate and honor our family caregivers that spread across our region. Our vision was clear; to connect caregivers to resources and to other caregivers. The connections formed, along with seeds planted of hope, support, and encouragement was inspiring. Our caregivers left with a strong feeling of community and an empowerment of knowledge to advocate for themselves and loved ones confidently. Our caregivers face many challenges and make daily sacrifices, but they tend to be the first ones to find joy in their circumstances and demonstrate resilience, love, compassion, and grace. Their stories will continue to fuel our advocacy efforts to raise awareness and support of caregiver issues.

We would like to thank all our community partners who participated, Christa O’Cull and Robin Rice as guest speakers, the Lewis Co. Health Department as a local vaccine clinic, Tortilla Junction, Foret Funny Farms and each attendee. Thank you to all our family caregivers. We see you. We respect every effort you have put forth to make each day better than the last. We are thankful for what you do, and we know your loved ones are too.

Thank you for helping us recognize November as National Family Caregivers Month.

Mark your calendars for Thursday to attend our Buffalo Trace Regional Caregivers Conference! Check out the Breakfast Club with Travis Scaggs as he spoke with Amanda Grooms and Kimberly McKinniss about our upcoming event!

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/wftmsoft96/episodes/2023-11-28T05_45_55-08_00