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Operating out of two central locations in the eastern Kentucky coalfields, CAP’s Elderly Services seeks to address the needs of the impoverished elderly within their 11 county service area. Services are provided within four main components.

VISITATION Having someone to visit – to listen to your stories or concerns – to read to you – to say a prayer or give a gentle hug means so much when you are isolated and lonely. To many of the elderly a visit from our staff becomes the highlight of their week.

REFERRAL/SUPPORT Staff often find elderly individuals who need dental, medical, or vision care; who need to be advocated for in order to receive entitled assistance; or who require assistance in understanding or paying their bills. Staff actively assists these individuals in acquiring the services they need. For those elderly who are living in substandard housing, staff also sees that a referral is made to Housing for any repairs, ramps, adaptations, or construction needed.

TRANSPORTATION The majority of the elderly we serve have no means of transportation. Staff tries to assist them in looking at various options for transportation, but in most cases there are no other options to be found. For those individuals, program staff provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, and other necessary sites.

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE When you are living in poverty with a minimal income, even paying your share of the cost of medications can be impossible. As a result, many elderly individuals will either not fill their medications or not take them as directed in order to ‘stretch’ the supply out. CAP provides staff who assists the elderly in obtaining their medications either free or at a reduced cost, by working with their physician and pharmaceutical companies.

Each year the Elderly Services program provided on-going services to hundreds of elderly individuals, and the demand continues to increase.

Rejoice Respite exists to assist families who are providing care to an elderly or ill family member who is homebound. With a staff of 3 employees and 3 CAP volunteers, Rejoice Respite provides services in 4 Eastern Kentucky counties.

Respite is normally scheduled with families on a monthly basis though some families can receive respite weekly if the need is great. While the primary caregiver has a chance to run errands, visit friends, or just rest, the Rejoice Respite staff provides care to the homebound individual according to their needs. The staff seeks to provide companionship and support to both the care-provider and the individual. As needed, the Rejoice Respite staff also assists the families in making referrals to Housing for home repairs and renovations, to Outreach for any needed services, and to Elderly Services for prescription assistance. Rejoice Respite provides ongoing respite care to hundreds of individuals and their families each year.