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Crofton Today
By the People, for the People
Regional Senior Services Remain in High Demand
Pennyrile Area Development District reports long waitlists for home-delivered meals, homemaking, and personal care services
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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According to the Pennyrile Area Development District, regional senior citizens services in southwestern Kentucky remain in high demand, with long waitlists for home-delivered meals, homemaking, and personal care services. The comprehensive needs assessment survey revealed that the senior population is predominantly female, aged 70 and above, with many living alone and facing chronic illnesses, food insecurity, and nutrition challenges.
Why it matters
The high demand for senior services in the region highlights the growing needs of the aging population and the importance of ensuring adequate resources and support are available to meet those needs. The data from the Pennyrile Area Development District provides valuable insights into the specific challenges and requirements of the local senior community.
The details
The home-delivered meal waiting list is close to 200, with Christian County at 63, Muhlenberg County at 38, Hopkins County at 31, Trigg County at 23, and Caldwell County at 12. The homemaking waiting list is close to 300, with Christian County at 116, Hopkins County at 51, Muhlenberg County at 41, Trigg County at 30, and Todd County at 15. The personal care waiting list is at 70, with Christian County at 35. The comprehensive needs assessment survey revealed that the senior population is predominantly female, age 70 and above, with one-third widowed, one-fourth veterans or the spouse of a veteran, one-sixth caregivers, primarily lower income, more than half lived alone, and the majority reported at least one or more common chronic illnesses.
- As of last week, the Pennyrile Area Development District reported the current waitlists for senior services.
The players
Pennyrile Area Development District
A regional organization that oversees and coordinates senior services in southwestern Kentucky.
Amanda Stokes
The Aging and Independent Living Director at the Pennyrile Area Development District.
What they’re saying
“The survey return rate, she said, was 49%, and its demographics were: 'Predominantly female, age 70 and above, especially those in the 80-to-89 age group, one-third widowed, one-fourth veterans or the spouse of a veteran, one-sixth caregivers, primarily lower income, more than half lived alone, the majority reported at least one or more common chronic illnesses, and there were issues identified with food insecurity and nutrition challenges.'”
— Amanda Stokes, Aging and Independent Living Director (wpkyonline.com)
The takeaway
The high demand for senior services in the Pennyrile region highlights the growing needs of the aging population and the importance of ensuring adequate resources and support are available to meet those needs, particularly for vulnerable populations facing chronic health issues, food insecurity, and other challenges.
