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 wit 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. 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 In-Home Care Services 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 call JFCS at (502) 452-6341 or email info@jfcslouisville.org.

P.A.L.S. Transportation Service

When seniors need help getting where they need to go, JFCS Passort Around Louisville Service (P.A.L.S.) has trained volunteers who get you where you need to go. It’s 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 Shelley Kahn at (502) 452-6341 ext. 103, or email skahn@jfcslouisville.org.

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.