Aging and Human Services
Kansas Silver-Haired Legislature lists 2025 priorities
The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature convened its 2024 statewide meeting from Oct. 8-10 in the Kansas House of Representatives chamber of the State Capitol at Topeka.
November recognizes long-term care
November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month, an annual event to raise awareness about long-term care and to encourage people to plan for their future needs
Important health tips help to maintain a healthy brain
The call to optimize brain health is now a global priority. Brain health definitions range in scope from broad to narrow and may focus on cognition or encompass broader core components such as cerebral, mental and social domains.
Open enrollment involves key parts to Medicare
During open enrollment (Oct. 15-Dec. 7), first-time Medicare enrollees may choose between original Medicare – which includes Part A (hospital), Part B (medical) and Part D (prescription drug) insurance. Seniors who already have Medicare can also change plans.
Volunteering as SHICK counselor to help many
Johnson County’s Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas program now is technically operating as a subgrantee as part of the East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging in Ottawa.
Cover Story: Open enrollment keeps counselors busy
Kelly G. Loeb knows how to navigate through the informational maze in Medicare and Medicaid.
She was among four experienced, certified counselors to provide Medicare 101 basics at the Johnson County Central Resource Library in Overland Park. Sponsored by the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging, 26 people signed up for the class ahead of time. More than 50 attended the presentation.
She was among four experienced, certified counselors to provide Medicare 101 basics at the Johnson County Central Resource Library in Overland Park. Sponsored by the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging, 26 people signed up for the class ahead of time. More than 50 attended the presentation.