Department for Aging and Independent Living

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) oversees administration of statewide programs and services on behalf of Kentucky elders and individuals with disabilities.​​

In partnership with Kentucky's Area Agencies on Aging and Independent Living, community mental health centers, Center for Independent Living and other community partners, DAIL provides leadership and addresses issues and circumstances that stand in the way of elders and individuals with disabilities achieving the best possible quality of life.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department for Aging and Independent Living is to promote the dignity, wellbeing, and independence of Kentuckians and their caregivers.

Vision

We aspire to be a foundation of support where aging and disability are met with compassion, inclusivity, and empowerment in the Commonwealth.​

Need help? Call us

Because locating, understanding and accessing public programs and services can be difficult, DAIL helps streamline processes and provides one-on-one assistance by phone. We help clients find the most appropriate programs and services for their needs.

We also have tried to make our website as user-friendly and functional as possible by providing information and links to other resources of interest to elder Kentuckians, people with disabilities and their families.

Open Records Request

The Cabinet for Health & Family Services is now utilizing an online platform for individuals to submit open records requests. If you would like to request records from the Cabinet, please click on the link below to submit your request. The Cabinet will then be able to process your request.

Submit Open Records Requests Here​

State Plan on Aging​ 

The KY State Plan on Aging has been approved for 2025-2027. The Department for Aging and Independent Living plans to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities and their families and caregivers.​​​​

For more information, please contact Marnie Mountjoy.​​​

​State Plan for Independent Living

The KY State Plan for Independent Living has been approved for 2025-2027.​The Independent Living (IL) network in Kentucky, consisting of the state's Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC), seeks to empower all Kentuckians with disabilities to live independently, direct their own lives, and participate fully in their communities. 

COVID-19 Information

​Keep up with the latest news and information at the DPH KY COVID-19 page.

For information about resources and supports in your community, call toll free (877) 925-0037

If you need help understanding your Medicare benefits at this time, call toll free (877) 293-7447

Caregiving in a Time of Coronavirus from Emory University Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

​Proposed Regulations