The Mates of the Lexington Senior Facilities are accepting donations of things for seniors affected by the current flooding in Jap Kentucky. Donations might be given to the Kentucky River Space Company on Growing old which serves seniors in Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry and Wolfe counties.

Drive-through donations might be accepted on the Lexington Senior Heart, 195 Life Lane, Monday, Aug. eight via Friday, Aug. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Notecards might be provided to donors who want to write a notice of encouragement for the recipient.

Particular gadgets for seniors embrace:

• Incontinence provides
• Dietary shakes
• Socks
• Rubber footwear (crocs and/or muck boots)
• Denture cleansing provides
• Toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Bug repellant (OFF)
• Gloves (non-latex)
• Pet meals
• Puzzle books and pens
• Studying glasses

“We’re keen to help our senior neighbors in Jap Kentucky,” Kristy Stambaugh, Director for Growing old & Incapacity Companies mentioned. “The gadgets we’re amassing will not be being requested for or collected elsewhere. Senior adults are resilient and resourceful, so no matter we will do to offer reduction is the purpose.”

People who want to make a financial donation (test solely, no money) can ship checks to the Kentucky River Space Growth District, 941 N. Fundamental St., Hazard, KY 41701. Checks needs to be made out to KRADD, and the memo line ought to say “Senior Flood Reduction Fund.” All contributions might be used to buy equipment replacements for seniors, akin to microwaves, washers and dryers.