Johnson County Kansas

Medicare Open Enrollment, now underway until Dec. 7, is giving beneficiaries the chance to review and update their drug and health coverage in 2026.

Since 1974, Meals on Wheels America has hosted an annual conference of senior nutrition program leaders, advocates and partners from across the country dedicated to the mission of improving the health and well-being of older adults.

Aging & Human Services administers a Rental Arrears Assistance Program funded by HUD's HOME-ARP grant to help eligible households at risk of homelessness by paying past-due rent directly to landlords. This targeted support stabilizes housing, prevents eviction, and connects households to additional wraparound services.

Utilizing input from hundreds of community members, the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging recently developed a comprehensive four-year plan. The 2026-2029 Area Plan on Aging was required by federal legislation known as the Older Americans Act.

In real life falls aren’t funny. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are serious and costly for older adults. Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 years and older. More than 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year.

With Medicare open enrollment kicking off on Oct. 15, preparation is key to making confident, informed healthcare decisions.

The Johnson County Area Agency on Aging was prominently featured in recent regional conversations about caregiving and the critical need to support caregivers.

Food insecurity is the lack of consistent access to enough nutritious food for an active, healthy life, and it’s a pressing issue in the United States and around the world.

A public hearing is scheduled at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, regarding the Johnson County four-year Area Plan on Aging (FY26-FY29).