2010 Kansas Senior Olympics

September 22-26th, September 30th- October 3, 2010

Open to all athletes who will be 50 years or better by December 31st, 2010. Registration deadlines:

August 6th, 2010. Early Bird: $40 (excludes softball) Softball Team: $250

August 20th, 2010. Final: $50 (excludes softball) Softball Team: $300 Registration packets will be available in July.

Sports:

Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cycling, Track & Field, Golf, Horseback, Pickle ball, Racquetball, Road Race, Race Walk, Shuffleboard, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis and Volleyball- PLUS 10 FUN events!

More info available by clicking HERE or call 785.368.3798

Kansas Senior Olympics 1534 SW Clay, Lower Level Topeka, Kansas 66604

Photos obtained from www.topeka.org

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging & Housing and Credit Counseling of Topeka is providing a Three Part Educational Series on Reverse Mortgages, Scams & Identity Theft and Tenant/Landlord Issues

Three Friday’s In July 2010 From 1:00—2:00 p.m.
Friday, July 9th—1:00-2:00— Reverse Mortgages
Friday, July 16th-1:00-2:00— Scams & Identity Theft
Friday, July 23rd—1:00-2:00- Tenant/Landlord Issues

ALL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
WILL BE HELD AT
JAYHAWK AREA AGENCY ON AGING
2910 SW TOPEKA BLVD., TOPEKA, KS.
LOWER LEVEL and UPPER LEVEL EAST CONFERENCE
ROOM. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO REGISTER.
FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
PHONE: 785-235-1367 (ASK FOR VANESSA)

EMAIL: info@jhawkaaa.org

Be Counted!

Why it's so important that you fill in the form and promptly mail it back? Census information affects the numbers of seats your state occupies in the U.S. House of Representatives. And people from many walks of life use census data to advocate for causes, rescue disaster victims, prevent diseases, research markets, locate pools of skilled workers and more.

When you do the math, it's easy to see what an accurate count of residents can do for your community. Better infrastructure. More services. A brighter tomorrow for everyone. In fact, the information the census collects helps to determine how more than $400 billion dollars of federal funding each year is spent on infrastructure and services like:

•Hospitals
•Job training centers
•Schools
•Senior centers
•Bridges, tunnels and other-public works projects
•Emergency services

Information obtained from www.census.gov

2010 Donna J. Kidd Award Winner

Dorothy Flory of Nortonville, Kansas

A native Kansan, Dorothy spent most of her life in Nortonville, Kansas. Married in 1942, Dorothy has four daughters, nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and has fostered 20 children. Dorothy’s hobbies include embroidery, reading and mowing her yard. She also enjoys making greeting cards using her computer. Dorothy volunteers at her church and the Village Villa Rehab and Care Center with the Meals on Wheels program there. In the early 1980’s, Dorothy was a trailblazer along with Joyce Clark and Donna Kidd herself in implementing the Meals on Wheels program in Nortonville, Kansas. Dorothy has been with the Meals on Wheels program ever since. Dorothy finds fulfillment in helping others. The best thing for anyone to do is help your neighbor and give them a smile. Dorothy also enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

In the News: JAAA Medicare Q & A's

Seniors with questions about Medicare or Social Security had a place to go for answers today. Once each month, the Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging holds a question and answer session for seniors. Officials say most of the questions relate to a couple of areas of concern.

"Mostly people when they retire just want to know 'what do we do,what do I do?' Do I call Medicare? So I call Social Security? And that's kind of what we're doing is consolidating all of that together and giving them answers to those questions," said Pamela Brown, with the agency.

The Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging holds these Q&A's the 4th Thursday of every month.

Clikc HERE to view video

Ben Bauman - KTKA

Contact Pam Brown or Vanessa Merillat at 785.235.1367 for more information

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

Do you have Medicare?

Take these three steps to a healthier life.
STEP 1 - Know your health history.
STEP 2 - Talk to your doctor about Medicare preventitive services.
STEP 3 - Register for MyMedicare at www.MyMedicare.gov

Call 1.800.633.4227 TTY 1.877.486.2048

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.

Explore Your Options publication is available

Welcome to the 16th Edition of Explore Your Options! This book will help you through the maze of services available to Douglas, Jefferson and Shawnee Counties.
It is designed to help you take an active role in making decisions that affect your health care and living situation. Even if you are faced with a serious illness or disabling disease, knowing that you have options to help you maintain your independence and stay at home can be a great comfort. To request a copy click HERE or simply call our office at 785.235.1367.

FOR PROVIDERS: If you are a provider for aging services in the Douglas, Jefferson and Shawnee counties and your agency is licensed and bonded, you can put your information in our resource guide. Please call Vanessa Merillat at 785.235.1367 or 800.798.1366 or email at info@jhawkaaa.org

Supporters

Donations are graciously accepted.

	Our New Home!!! Our opportunity has arrived and is in place to make our communities a better place to age. Won't you help by contributing to our building fund? Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (JAAA) receives funds from U.S. Health & Human Services Administration on Aging; Kansas Dept. on Aging; Douglas, Jefferson and Shawnee Counties and the cities of Topeka and Lawrence, Kansas. Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is a 501 C (3) Non-Profit corporation. Private donations are gladly accepted and appreciated!	Guardian Angel Fund Volunteer Opportunities