Klein Older Adult Services

Klein Older Adult Services helps senior adults and their families maintain the highest quality of life possible.

Assessment

A specialist in aging will conduct a comprehensive assessment of cognitive skills, activities of daily living, social supports, medical and family history.

Counseling

Licensed clinical social workers provide counseling to individuals, families, and couples to help them overcome feelings of grief, depression, and anxiety; to deal with marital and general life issues; and to strengthen their ability to cope with the aging process.

In-Home Care Services

Klein Older Adult Services now offers In-Home Care services as part of a new JFCS Concierge Program in Louisville, Kentucky. The program is designed to promote independence and ensure safety for older adults in their home or alternative living situation. Client Care Managers will develop a Plan of Care with the family that best meets the individual’s needs. Arrangements will be made for caregivers to provide a variety of in-home services such as personal grooming, meal preparation, activities, respite, etc. For more information, call Mauri Malka at (502) 452-6341 ext. 250.

JFCS Senior Concierge HomeCare brochure (PDF)

 

Caregiver Support

These services are funded in part by KIPDA Area Agency on Aging through the Older Americans Act and the Cabinet for Health Services.

When your responsibility shifts from your children to your parents, JFCS Caregiver Support can offer a practical and emotional hand to give you the lift you may need. Our services include:

  • Education on the aging process
  • Stress management
  • Problem solving and support groups
  • Teaching you to take care of yourself
  • Strategies for setting boundaries
  • Consultation on safety and long-term care
  • Workplace seminars and fairs

Services may be provided to individuals and employee groups.

Support Groups are held on a monthly basis at a variety of locations in Jefferson and surrounding counties. To find a support group near you, please visit our Let Us Help You page for listings, or call JFCS at (502) 452-6341.

NEW SERVICE: Case Management and Coordination

Our Resource Coordination Specialist helps you identify the services, supplies and assistance you need to care for your aging family member. Our staff will assist in developing a care plan that meets the individual needs of your family member to insure safety and well-being in the home. The Resource Coordination Specialist can guide you to the resources or access them on your behalf depending on your situation. A limited amount of free respite is available to give you a few hours or a few days of reprieve. For more information, please contact Mauri Malka, 452-6341 ext. 250.

P.A.L.S. Transportation Service

If you are a senior, can no longer drive and want help to get where you need to go, the JFCS Passport Around Louisville Service (P.A.L.S.) has trained volunteers to drive you there. It is our pleasure to:

  • Drive you to your medical appointments
  • Arrange for inexpensive transportation
  • Help with simple errands and shopping
  • Be a resource for the agency’s other services
  • Allow you to keep your independence
  • Keep your convenience in mind

For more information, or to arrange a P.A.L.S. pickup, please contact Naomi Malka at (502) 452-6341 ext. 249.

Life Line Emergency Response System

JFCS Klein Older Adult Services can give seniors a Lifeline with a personal emergency response system. This service offers:

  • Immediate contact with the press of a button
  • Monitoring 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Trained response team to access your profile
  • The ability to summon appropriate help
  • Sensitive speakerphone if movement is limited
  • 100% waterproof personal help button


For more information about our Klein Older Adults Services, contact Mauri Malka at (502) 452-6341 ext. 250.