KIPDA Receives Two n4a Aging Achievement Awards

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) Announces 2007 Aging Innovations and Achievement Award Recipients; Innovative and Successful Programs That Meet the Needs of America’s Growing Population Unveiled

The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) announced the recipients of the 2007 n4a Aging Innovations and Achievement Awards at its 32nd Annual Conference in San Francisco. These awards, sponsored by Critical Signal Technologies (CST), recognize and showcase innovative and successful aging programs that serve older adults and caregivers in local communities across the country. Forty programs were presented with 2007 Aging Achievement Certificates to acknowledge the outstanding contribution these programs make in the lives of older adults and their caregivers.

The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) represents the nation’s 650 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and is the champion in Washington for the 240 Native American aging programs. AAAs and Title VI programs have more than 30 years of experience administering and coordinating services for older adults. AAAs, the leaders of the local aging network in communities across the country, provide assistance to help older adults remain living independently in their home. By planning, coordinating and offering services like home delivered meals, transportation, health insurance counseling, and home health services, the AAAs and Title VI programs make independent living a viable option for millions of older adults each year. By making a range of options available, AAAs make it possible for older individuals to choose the services and living arrangements that best suit their needs.

Critical Signal Technologies (CST) was founded by Jeffery S. Prough, an industry veteran, and Marguerite Linteau, consultant and expert on senior care technology. CST is making it safe, easy and affordable for seniors to live in independently in their own homes. For less than one dollar a day, CST uses state of the art technology and its world class monitoring center to provide seniors security, without the intrusion of home care aides or video monitoring.

KIPDA Area Agency on Aging received two n4a 2007 Aging Achievement Awards

Louisville-Metro “Drug Toss”

Last spring several community agencies and organizations sponsored the first ever Louisville-Metro “Drug Toss” event where local seniors disposed of prescription and over-the-counter drug products safely.  AARP of Kentucky, KIPDA Area Agency on Aging, Louisville-Metro Police, TRIAD, Catholic Charities (Archdiocese of Louisville), Franciscan Health Care Center (Franciscan Communities), and Louisville-Metro Solid Waste Management sponsored the three-day event at local senior living communities held throughout Jefferson County. The event was successful beyond any expectation; 120 pounds of medication was collected. 

Behavioral Health Integration Project (BHIP)

KIPDA partners with the local/regional community mental health center, Seven Counties Services, the University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work and Spalding to implement its Behavioral Health Integration Project (BHIP). BHIP began last fiscal year under a grant from the Department for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services. Due to its success and the lessons learned, the partnership agreed to continue major components of the project including screening, referral and specialized follow-up such as comprehensive evaluation and possibly treatment. The “Get Connected” component of the project is being successfully continued.