Aging and Disability Services
To be active in our programs, a person must be at least 60 years old, reside in Lexington and be independent in all areas of personal care and personal safety.
Our senior centers offer a safe and affordable place to spend time engaged in meaningful activities. They are staffed with caring professionals who have experience working with the senior population.
If you or your family member is looking for activities to stay active and engaged in their community, they should visit one of the centers.
Centers
The city has four centers that provide services and activities for Lexington seniors.
Lexington Senior Center
195 Life Ln.
Lexington, KY 40502
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(859) 278-6072
Bell House Senior Programs
545 Sayre Ave.
Lexington, KY 40508
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.,
By appointment only – Wednesday (all day), Friday 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
(859) 233-0986
Charles Young Center – Senior Programs
540 E. Third St.
Lexington, KY 40508
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
(859) 246-0281
Eldercrafters at the Black and Williams Center
498 Georgetown St.
Lexington, KY 40508
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
(859) 252-1288
Conferences
Grandparents as Parents Conference
One-day conference for grandparents and relatives raising children.
iKnow Expo
One-day caregiver conference.
Meeting the Challenges and Opportunities of Aging
One-day conference with numerous breakout sessions offering information to benefit senior adults.
Senior Intern Program
Week-long program for individuals 50 years of age and older to learn about city government.
Eye Opening Symposium
One-day conference for professionals working with clients who have low-to-no vision.
Commissions
Senior Services Commission
Meets the first Friday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at 195 Life Lane.
Commission for People with Disabilities
Meets the last Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Lexington Senior Center, 195 Life Lane.
Resources
News
Senior Center to host free workshop on new tax laws, charitable giving
Lexington Senior Center is hosting a new workshop, “New Tax Laws, Charitable Giving and You: Simple Ways to Maximize Your Impact” on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at the Lexington Senior Center.
City invites residents to attend ‘Home Reimagined’ event Nov. 3
The City’s Aging and Disability Services Division is hosting a new, free event on housing needs and home modifications for Fayette County residents of any age. “Home Reimagined” will take place Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. – noon at the Lexington Senior Center and pre-registration is not required.
New workshop will teach seniors low cost ways to prevent falls within their homes
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for senior adults in the United States. To help reduce this number in Fayette County, the City is joining with the Friends of the Lexington Senior Center to host a “Building Independence” workshop to teach seniors low-cost ways to improve safety within their homes.