Johnson County Kansas

The Johnson County Area Agency on Aging is now offering an innovative eLearning program for family caregivers of loved ones with dementia – part of a national program created by Trualta and offered by many aging offices across the country.

At age 73, I’m among the aging adults who have signed up at the end of January to receive one of now two approved and effective vaccines against the COVID-19 virus. Since then, it has been a hurry up and wait in scheduling and receiving a vaccination.

Two public events are taking place on April 24 at Johnson County Park and Recreation sites.

The latest temporary exhibit at the Johnson County Museum explores the reuse of feed sacks to make clothing and other household objects and illuminates how the “upcycling” of these bags mutually benefitted twentieth-century consumers and businesses.

The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI) is warning taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as the agency delivers Economic Impact Payments (EIP).

The county is following the vaccine distribution plan developed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment that prioritizes individuals based on their risk for contracting the COVID-19 virus and/or experiencing a severe disease outcome or death.

Actively participate in Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s (JCPRD) 50 Plus Department’s 50th anniversary celebration by completing 50 Things with 50 Plus.

As generations continue to live in cities with no connection to a family farm, it is important to share gardening and farming experiences with kids and grandkids.

Browse activities in May and June 2021 for the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Medical debt can affect your credit report and hurt your chances of getting additional credit. Here’s what you can do to help keep your medical debt in check.