How to apply for Bluegrass Senior Center & Nutrition Services in Kentucky

Who it's for

Through the Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living, Kentuckians 60 and older in Mercer County can use Older Americans Act (Title III) aging services. There is a senior center in every Bluegrass county offering meals, activities, crafts, and companionship, alongside the Homecare Program (in-home support), caregiver support, health and dementia-care programs, SHIP benefits counseling, and a no-cost Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) that is a one-stop point for information and referral across the 17-county region. Most services have no income test; a voluntary donation may be requested but services are not denied for inability to pay.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 60+ (driver's license, state ID, or birth certificate)
• Proof of Mercer County residency

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Bluegrass Senior Center & Nutrition Services. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of age 60+ (driver's license, state ID, or birth certificate), proof of Mercer County residency — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

ongoing (no renewal for supportive services; nutrition participation is continuous)