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Meet PPL Therapeutic Services, PLLC

At PPL Therapeutic Services, PLLC, we are Kentucky’s premiere provider of mental and behavioral health services to residents in senior living communities such as yours. Our clinical staff includes psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed psychological clinical counselors. These practitioners provide exceptional, face-to-face care to residents in their senior living communities.

 

Unlike our out-of-state and ultra-large corporate competitors, we specialize in one thing: In-Home, Mental and Behavioral Health Services for your residents.

 

We have been sponsoring members of KSLA for several years because we recognize and support the important work you do for your residents, and we want to help you by sponsoring training opportunities and other activities such as conference events.

 

But we want to help your residents too! Some examples of how we can provide care for your residents include:

  • We can provide counseling to residents who may be experiencing feelings of depression or are struggling during the transition to their new home in senior living.
  • We can help residents who are dealing with issues of grief or the loss of a loved one.
  • We can assist residents who may feel anxious or worried and are having difficulty dealing with changes they may be experiencing.
  • We can provide medical oversight for psychotropic medications, working to ensure the resident is on the lowest dose of medication necessary.

 

But don't just take our word for it, Click Here to hear from Joe Guy, Executive Director from Magnolia Springs Florence, as he shares his experience with PPL.

 

Let's talk about how we can assist you and your residents by bringing mental and behavioral health services to your residents in 2024!

 

Jeffrey L. Hicks, PhD, HSP

President/Licensed Psychologist

Email Dr. Hicks

Phone: 502-262-2887

 

Tish Stewart, RN, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Vice President of Operations

Email Tish Stewart

Phone: 502-552-2962

 

Bob White

Former Kentucky Senior Living Association Executive Director

Email Bob White

502-727-7469

Meet PPL Therapeutic Services, PLLC

Meet PPL Therapeutic Services, PLLC

At PPL Therapeutic Services, PLLC, we are Kentucky’s premiere provider of mental and behavioral health services to residents in senior living communities such as yours. Our clinical staff includes psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed psychological clinical counselors. These practitioners provide exceptional, face-to-face care to residents in their senior living communities.

 

Unlike our out-of-state and ultra-large corporate competitors, we specialize in one thing: In-Home, Mental and Behavioral Health Services for your residents.

 

We have been sponsoring members of KSLA for several years because we recognize and support the important work you do for your residents, and we want to help you by sponsoring training opportunities and other activities such as conference events.

But we want to help your residents too! Some examples of how we can provide care for your residents include:

  • We can provide counseling to residents who may be experiencing feelings of depression or are struggling during the transition to their new home in senior living.
  • We can help residents who are dealing with issues of grief or the loss of a loved one.
  • We can assist residents who may feel anxious or worried and are having difficulty dealing with changes they may be experiencing.
  • We can provide medical oversight for psychotropic medications, working to ensure the resident is on the lowest dose of medication necessary.

But don't just take our word for it, Click Here to hear from Joe Guy, Executive Director from Magnolia Springs Florence, as he shares his experience with PPL.

Let's talk about how we can assist you and your residents by bringing mental and behavioral health services to your residents in 2024!

Jeffrey L. Hicks, PhD, HSP

President/Licensed Psychologist

Email Dr. Hicks

Phone: 502-262-2887

Tish Stewart, RN, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Vice President of Operations

Email Tish Stewart

Phone: 502-552-2962

Bob White

Former Kentucky Senior Living Association Executive Director

Email Bob White

502-727-7469

From the CDC: Get 4 Free COVID-19 Tests

Every U.S. household can order 4 more free COVID-19 self-tests.

Self-tests (also called at-home tests and over-the-counter tests) are one of several tools that protect you and others by reducing the chances of spreading COVID-19.

Self-tests can be taken at home or anywhere, are easy to use, and produce rapid results.

You can place an order:

  • Online at COVIDTests.gov
  • By calling 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489)
  • By calling or emailing the Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) at 1-888-677-1199 or DIAL@usaginganddisability.org (for people with disabilities)
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Groups

Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Groups

A support group provides a safe, supportive environment to allow family members, friends, caregivers, and other interested individuals to meet regularly for mutual support and to exchange coping skills with one another in matters relating to Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are free and open to the public and of no religious affiliation unless otherwise designated. Support groups meet the same day of the week and time - each month. Cancelations are posted on CommunityResourceFinder.org. All times noted below are eastern.

 

Register via 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or at CommunityResourceFinder.org.

 

  • First Monday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Clark County Bridgepoint Gardens, 3100 Utica Sellersburg Rd., Jeffersonville, IN 47130
  • First Friday, 2-3 p.m.: Shelby County Extension Office, 1117 Frankfort Rd., Shelbyville, KY 40065
  • Second Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Arcadia Senior Living of Louisville, 901 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40243
  • Fourth Tuesday, 5:15-6:15 p.m.: Masonic Homes Miralea Active Lifestyle Community, 320 Joe Conway Cir., Masonic Homes, KY 40041
  • Second Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.: St. Matthews (in person and virtual), Bluegrass Christian Church, 4100 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY 40207
  • Third Thursday, 1-3 p.m.: Middletown, Southeast Christian Church, 920 Blankenbaker Pkwy., Louisville, KY 40243
  • Third Friday, 12-1 p.m.: Early Stage, Alzheimer's Association, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 (early stage registration required)
The Spring House at Louisville’s Grand Opening Reception & Ribbon Cutting

The Spring House at Louisville's Grand Opening Reception & Ribbon Cutting

Mark your calendars and plan to join The Spring House at Louisville for their grand opening reception and ribbon cutting from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, September 29. In addition to complimentary beer, wine and chef-prepared appetizers, be sure to check out their new and modern Township Memory Care Neighborhood. This area is dedicated especially for residents with memory impairments, such as Alzheimer's and Dementia. This state of the art neighborhood features a large social area with a two story atrium ceiling in a friendly neighborhood village atmosphere. Special features include sensory activity stations and active daily social programs for residents. RSVP is requested at 502-452-2664 or GM.Louisville@springhouseliving.com. The Spring House at Louisville is located at 1760 Plantside Drive, Louisville, KY 40299.

Louisville Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Louisville Walk to End Alzheimer's

Sign your team up to walk in the Louisville Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, October 14th! The event opens at Louisville Slugger Field at 9 a.m., and the ceremony begins at 10 a.m. To learn more, register, or donate, click here.

Sip & Paint & Make & Take at Spring House at Louisville

Sip & Paint & Make & Take at Spring House at Louisville

Join Spring House at Louisville each Thursday from 1-3 p.m. for a creative workshop with their Resident Relations Manager & artist, Susanne Holden. While supping wine and enjoying refreshments, create a beautiful and functional piece of art to take with you. This is an astoundingly simple project geared for all levels of creativity. Come surprise yourself and your inner artist!

 

Seating is limited - please register at Hello.Louisville@SpringHouseLiving.com or by calling Susanne at 502.452.2664.

 

Spring House at Louisville is located at 1760 Plantside Drive, Louisville, KY 40299

CDC Revises COVID-19 Guidance

The CDC has issued revised COVID-19 guidance to include recommendations for testing, isolation, and other mitigation strategies.

 

The agency still recommends testing in high-risk settings, to include long-term care facilities, irrespective of vaccination status. Additionally, individuals who are symptomatic or have a known or suspected exposure should test.

 

Isolation Guidance

  • Anyone who is symptomatic or tests positive should isolate for five or more days, wear a mask, and avoid contact with high-risk individuals.
  • Individuals may stop isolating after five days if no symptoms develop or if symptoms are improving and have not had a fever for 24-hours.
  • In addition, the guidance also states that “Regardless of when you end isolation, avoid being around people who are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 until at least day 11.”

 

It also recommends continuing to wear a mask through day 10 or after two sequential negative tests 48-hours apart.

The Kentucky Senior Living Association Announces the Promotion of Rebecca Pfalzgraf to Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the Kentucky Senior Living Association (KSLA) is excited to announce the promotion of Rebecca Pfalzgraf from Director of Communications and Member Services to Executive Director. Rebecca has been with KSLA for more than four years. In her time with KSLA, she has provided top-notch support to the KSLA leadership and members in several areas including organizational management, communications, event planning, and member advocacy.

 

Rebecca brings over 30 years of customer relations experience and 20 years of organizational management experience to her new position, the last 4+ years being with KSLA. Each year during her time at KSLA, she has taken on a larger role in the planning and execution of the KSLA annual conferences under the direction of Bob White, former Executive Director, now retired.

 

In her new role, and in addition to her current responsibilities, Rebecca will be responsible for the management of all KSLA daily operations; technical and advocacy support of KSLA members; providing educational opportunities to KSLA members; growing the KSLA membership; and collaborating with industry leaders and representatives from state agencies including working to promulgate regulations related to the recently passed SB-11 legislation.

 

Rebecca’s first day in her new position was July 1, 2022.

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