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Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging and Disability Resource Center assists individuals with disabilities,individuals with traumatic brain injury and older adults and their caregivers with finding information about long-term supports and services. The Aging and Disability Resource Center is intended to serve every community as a highly visible and trusted places where people of all incomes and ages can get information on the full range of long term support options and can access a single entry point to public long term support programs and benefits.
Through the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) you can access resources, Options Counseling, Information/ Assistance and Referral.
To access by phone call 1-855-200-ADRC(2372)
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) is a free program offering older Kansans an opportunity to talk with trained, community volunteers and get answers to questions about Medicare and other insurance issues. Our SHICK coordinator provides you with many resources that will help you with your struggle through the Medicare maze. Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Long-Term Care and other health insurance subjects that concern older Kansans.
Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer. ~Author Unknown
Please visit our volunteer page and to learn information on becoming a volunteer at
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging.
Explore Your Options Directory of Services
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Program is pleased to offer a dining opportunity called CHAMPSS, a program for adults 60 or older and their spouses.
What is the CHAMPSS program?
CHAMPSS, which stands for Choosing Healthy Appetizing Meal Plan Solutions for Seniors, is offered through the Older Americans Act, a federally funded program, and the Nutrition Program/AAA, in partnership with Topeka Hy-Vee, Dillons, Mac Grill, and Rosies Diner.
To learn more AND register for this new program for seniors, plan to attend an enrollment session soon.
Please call JAAA at 785-235-1367 for locations and times.
C.H.A.M.P.S.S.
JAAA REORDER FORM
(CHAMPSS - Chosing Healthy Appetizing
Plan Solutions for Seniors - suggested donation per meal
is $3.00)
Click on Kansas SMP Logo for more information on the program.
Check out the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice website on stopping Medicae Fraud.
Jayhawk Area Agency's Executive Summary on Needs Assesment Survey
Today's retirees live longer, healthier, active lives. With minimal outside assistance, seniors can stay independent and active even as age begins to take its toll. As the baby boomer generation enters retirement, it is imperative that our communities prepare for the increase in our senior population. Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging is looking to ensure that options continue to be available for our aging citizens. Jayhawk area Agency on Aging gathered input from our community members to assess the future needs in Douglas, Jefferson and Shawnee counties. To view the summary of the Needs Assesment Survey
click here:Executive Summary of Needs Assesment Survey
Resources for the older adults in your life
Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. The Eldercare Locator is the first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community. Type in your zip code and find an instant connection to resources that enable older persons to live independently in their communities. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
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Every year, Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, Inc. awards Federal Older Americans Act dollars to agencies, businesses and organizations that in turn provide services that help seniors remain in their own homes. Visit this section for more information on the grant process and agency listing of grant recipients that provide services for seniors. |
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