Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging

The Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living is designated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky to develop and administer comprehensive programs and services for seniors. Residents age 60 and older in the nine Pennyrile Counties of Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd and Trigg are eligible to participate in or receive services. Priority is given to elderly individuals who reside in rural areas, elderly with greatest economic need (with particular attention to low income minority), older individuals with severe disabilities, older persons with limited English speaking ability, and older individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or related neurological disorder.

Senior Center Services Transportation, outreach, information and assistance, friendly visiting, educational classes, health promotion, telephone reassurance, congregate and home delivered meals are all offered by senior citizens centers. In addition to these services, the senior center provides socialization, recreation, arts and crafts, volunteer opportunities, intergenerational programs and an enjoyable place to gather and fellowship with others.