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 Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, Inc. advocates on aging issues, builds community partnerships and implements programs within Shawnee, Jefferson and Douglas Counties to help seniors live independent and dignified lives.
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A place to turn for help

Resources for Caregivers
including Support Groups
Community Assistance
and more....

 
Explore your options

JAAA can help you get access to the
services available to Kansas seniors.

There are options and solutions that meet your special needs to maintain your independence.
 

Programs & Services

JAAA provides a number of direct and contracted services for the 60+ populations.

  • Nutrition Programs
  • Personal Care Programs
  • Transportation Programs
  • Companion Visitor Program
  • Case Management

     and more....

Agency gives seniors freedom
Excerpt from Topeka
Capital-Journal article
by Ann Marie Bush


Topeka — Thanks to Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc., Midland Hospice and Hall's daughter, Regina, the 78-year-old now enjoys spending time with other seniors. And, happily, her daughter adds, Hall can be found on her front porch in the morning before it gets too hot.

Hall shared her story during the agency's Independence Visit on Tuesday morning. About 20 people, including Shawnee County Commission Chairman Vic Miller and several legislators, gathered at the agency, 2910 S.W. Topeka Blvd., to hear an overview of its services.

Regina Hall said she has benefited from the agency, too. She attends a monthly caregiver support group the fourth Wednesday of every month at RoseHill Place Clubhouse, 3600 S.W. Gage Blvd., No. 97. The meeting, facilitated by Senior Outreach Services in cooperation with the agency, is open to the public.

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!

Would you like to be added to our quarterly Amazing Aging Newletter list? Please contact Sarah Willimason at 785.235.1367 or email at swilliamson@jhawkaaa.org

Diabetes Education & Prevention

Diabetes Education and Prevention Project
For Seniors and their Caregivers
Coming FREE to Your Neighborhood! Funded by the Topeka Community Foundation and a cooperative effort of these agencies: Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, WashburnUniversity School of Nursing, & Brewster Place Foundation.

Asbury Mount Olive - 1196 SW Buchanan St, Topeka, KS.

9:00 a.m. to Noon with lunch provided
April 1 - Diabetes 101
April 8 - Survival Skills
April 15 - Putting it all Together for a Lifetime of Health

El Shaddai Ministries - 1004 Se Golden Ave, Topeka, KS.

9:00 a.m. to Noon with lunch provided
April 22 - Diabetes 101
April 29 - Survival Skills
May 6 - Putting it all Together for a Lifetime of Health

Topics covered include:
Fundamental facts for older adults at risk or diagnosed with diabetes
Latest Medicare benefits and coverage information
Fitness help, including walking programs and strength training (resistance bands and pedometers provided free for each participant
Meal planning, body composition and weight goals
Self care - eye, dental and podiatry.

For lunch reservation, call JAAA at 235-1367
Space is limited! Reserve your spot today!

Employment & Opportunity

Position Opening at JAAA
Case Manager- Part Time for Douglas County (Lawrence, KS area)
Benefits include generous leave time, KPERS
Send cover letter and resume to:
Jocelyn Lyons, JAAA, 2910 SW Topeka Blvd.,Topeka, KS 66611 or email jlyons@jhawkaaa.org

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, or disability. If you have a complaint, contact 785-235-1367 or TDD/TTY 800-776-3777 or email at info@jhawkaaa.org

The 2008 Governor's Conference on Aging Services will be held May 7-8, 2008, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Maner Conference Center in Topeka. Click HERE for more information.

There's No Place Like Home
May 7, 2008
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Great Overland Station
Topeka, Kansas
An event benefiting Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging. Please join us for food, fun and listening and dancing to the toe-tapping music of Kings of Swing!
Only $10 per person
Your contribution helps JAAA assist seniors in the counties of Shawnee, Jefferson and Douglas.
Ticket information: 235-1367 (Topeka) or 1-800-798-1366

Diabetes Education & Prevention info to the left of the page.

Franchise fee refund time is here! You can pick up the application for the franchise fee refund here at our office located at 2910 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS or click HERE to download application (4 pages total) and information about the program. Other items needed to complete the franchise fee application process is a completed W-9 form. The W-9 Form is available HERE You can also call our office at 785.235.1367. Deadline is July 15th , 2008. For Topeka residents only.

Attention Happy Knitters! Please join our group here at Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging. The group meets every 3rd Wednesday at 2910 SW Topeka Blvd from 1:30pm to 3pm. Our happy group knits hats and mittens for Head Start, Community Action and local elementary schools. Yarn donations are also needed!
 
 
Independence Day Visits

Advocacy
JAAA Advocacy Efforts

Kansas Silver Haired Legistlature

White House
Conference on Aging

and more...

Supporting Agencies

JAAA solicits proposals from agencies and organizations for the purpose of providing services for the elderly in Douglas, Jefferson and Shawnee counties. The grant period runs from October 1st to September 30th of each year in accordance with the Older Americans Act of 1965 as amended.

DEADLINE APPROACHING! Deadline: May 2, 2008. Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is requesting proposals to provide
Attendant Care, Homemaker, Personal Emergency Response Installation, and
Personal Emergency Response Monitoring for the fiscal year 2009 for Senior Care
Act Program. Click HERE for more information!

Every year, Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, Inc. awards approximately $1.2 million in 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.