How to apply for Kentucky River Senior Center & Nutrition Services

Who it's for

Through the Kentucky River Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living, Kentuckians 60 and older in Owsley County can use Older Americans Act (Title III) aging services. The region has eight nutrition sites serving hot congregate meals five days a week plus home-delivered meals, alongside in-home Homecare Services, the Senior Community Service Employment Program, the Family Caregiver Program, elder-abuse prevention, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Participant Directed Services, SHIP benefits counseling, and a no-cost Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) for one-stop information and referral across the eight-county Kentucky River region (Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, Wolfe). Health-promotion classes (Bingocize, Walk with Ease, Arthritis Exercise, Chronic Disease and Diabetes Self-Management) round out the offering. 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 Owsley County residency

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Kentucky River 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 Owsley 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)