Elder care

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Gain assistance in identifying elder care needs, as well as personalized next steps. All consultations are confidential.

Paid elder care leave

Learn how you can receive two weeks of paid leave to care for a parent who is ill.

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Community Support Groups In-Person

Lexington Memory Café
When: Third Wednesday of the month - 2 – 4 p.m.
What: A social event providing a safe, comfortable environment where people with memory loss and their care partners can enjoy time together and remain socially connected.
Where: Alzheimer’s Association, 2808 Palumbo Drive, Lexington, KY
To register: Call Meredith at 859-214-6106 or email at maplant@alz.org

Fayette County Early-Stage Dementia Support Group
When: Second Tuesday of the month - Noon – 1 p.m.
Where: Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Harry Sykes Way (off Red Mile Road), Lexington, KY
To register: Call Sarah at 859-323-6380 or Meredith at 859-214-6106

Caregiver Support Group In-Person
Facilitated by Carla Guthrie, Memory Care Concierge
When: Last Thursday of the month - Noon - 1 p.m.
Where: Alzheimer’s Association, 2808 Palumbo Drive, Lexington, KY

Bluegrass Parkinson’s Alliance Support Group
Support groups held at Crestwood Christian Church
1882 Bellefonte Drive, Lexington. Learn more at https://bgparkinsons.org/