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After more than a year of isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults will soon be able to return for meals and socializing at senior centers…
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A new national report shows Kentucky’s older adults are doing better at getting primary care that prevents hospitalization, but they’re faring worst in…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has prevented many elderly Kentucky residents from getting meals at senior centers, or picking up nutritious items at food banks.A…
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At the age of 107, Marguerite Carter played the piano in her Allen County home earlier this month. That alone is pretty amazing, but try living through…
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The pace of COVID-19 vaccinations is ramping up quickly across Kentucky, with large regional centers and pharmacies providing more access.But one of the…
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This week’s winter weather is keeping those who deliver meals to Kentucky’s senior citizens off the roads.But hunger doesn’t take a break during snow…
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Kentucky VA Hospital Increasing Efforts to Keep Older Patients Connected to Families During COVID-19The Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville provides specialty geriatric care for military veterans 65 and older.WKU Public Radio reporter Rhonda…
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Visiting at nursing homes across Kentucky began July 15, after in-person visits were suspended for several months to prevent the spread of…
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An exercise program for older adults, developed around bingo, is adapting to the social distancing of COVID-19. Bingocize was created by Western Kentucky…
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A program created in Kentucky that’s been shown to encourage mild exercise and social interaction among the elderly has been awarded a $503,800 grant. The…