Free resource event on November 8th showcasing local services and support for seniors and caregivers.
(CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY) — Hosparus Health Green River, in collaboration with its palliative care brand, Pallitus Health Partners, and co-sponsors Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC, T.J Health Columbia, University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Lake Cumberland Area Development District, and the City of Columbia, will host the Senior Resource Summit on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairgrounds Street, Columbia. This free event invites seniors and family caregivers to explore resources to support aging with dignity.
“We understand that many families with aging loved ones face challenges in accessing support,” said Jennifer Van Mersbergen, Hosparus Health’s Community Outreach Manager. “The Senior Resource Summit brings local agencies and professionals together in one place, making it easier for the community to discover services available to seniors and caregivers.”
Senior Resource Summit Features
Speaker Series:
11:00 a.m.: How to Prepare for the High Cost of Getting Older
Presented by: John Dotson, Attorney, Kentucky ElderLaw
12:00 p.m.: Fall Prevention
Presented by: Devin Bell, PT-DPT, Trenton Watson, PT-DPT, and Makensey Miles, T.J. Health Columbia
1:00 p.m.: Navigating Dementia in Palliative & Hospice Care – Supporting the Caregiver
Presented by: Stephanie Alvey, RN BSN, Hosparus Health
Over 20 local exhibitors representing healthcare, legal, financial services, senior living, and social services.
Free lunch provided by Adair County Homemakers.
Door prizes and more for registered participants.
Hosparus Health, a leading nonprofit in equitable healthcare, offers comprehensive support for patients facing serious illnesses, including hospice and palliative care through Pallitus Health Partners. The palliative care program helps manage chronic conditions like cancer, COPD, dementia, and heart failure, offering wrap-around care for patients and caregivers.
For more information, contact Jennifer Van Mersbergen at jvanmersbergen@hosparus.org or (270) 403-2413. Click here to view event details and here to download an event flyer.
About Hosparus Health
Established in 1978, Hosparus Health is one of the nation’s largest and most respected community-based, nonprofit care providers for those facing serious illnesses. For over 45 years, the mission-driven organization has championed equitable healthcare access by delivering specialized programs and holistic services across 41 counties in Kentucky and Indiana. Through the support of more than 600 employees and over 500 volunteers, Hosparus Health’s person-centered approach is focused on improving the quality of life for over 10,000 patients and families annually. Its interdisciplinary teams provide support for serious illnesses across the continuum, including medical care, symptom and medication management, grief counseling, hospice care, and palliative medicine. For more information about Hosparus Health, please call 800-264-0521 or visit www.HosparusHealth.org.
About Pallitus Health Partners
Pallitus Health Partners, a part of Hosparus Health, offers comprehensive palliative care for people of all ages facing serious illness in Kentucky and Indiana. Specialized services include chronic symptom and medication management, disease education and care coordination. Pallitus Health’s interdisciplinary care team provides medical expertise and support designed to meet individual goals and offer the best possible quality of life at any stage of serious illness. For more information, visit www.PallitusHealth.org or call 502-814-5408.
(Jennifer Van Mersbergen, Community Outreach Manager)