Johnson County Kansas

In the first week of June, the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging (JCAAA), in partnership with HyVee, delivered care packages loaded with groceries and cleaning supplies to 619 interested Older Americans Act clients.

The Johnson County Commission on Aging (COA) is seeking candidates for its 2021 Peg Deaton Leadership in Aging Award. The award recognizes volunteers in the community – individuals or organizations– who have made outstanding contributions to enhance the quality of life for older adults and their families in Johnson County. The COA will present the award in the fall.

The Johnson County Commission on Aging (COA) will meet online via Zoom at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 14 and Aug. 11.

Since the 2019 Aging Services Forum, a lot of work has been done based on recommendations from the community. Here’s a quick look and summary of the work that has been done or is in progress.

In a few months, we, as individuals and as a nation, will sadly observe the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States that killed 2,977 innocent people in New York City, Arlington, Va., and Shanksville, Pa.

Heading into summer, Johnson County’s Theatre in the Park (TIP) is offering three musical productions in the 2021 season after cancelling its outdoor program last year because
of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On Tuesday, Sept. 14, and Wednesday, Sept. 15, residents can engage virtually for the annual Live Well Age Well event, featuring a variety of online educational sessions that focus on aging well in Johnson County.

Johnson County health officials say that getting a COVID-19 vaccine is the important step we can take to control the spread of the virus and get us back to pre-pandemic life. Adults age 65 and older are leading the way. More than 72% of adults age 65-79 and nearly 80% of adults over age 80 were vaccinated in Johnson County by early June.

Johnson County Park and Recreation District 50 Plus Travel is back this summer and buckling up for adventure since trips were halted in 2020 because of coronavirus and pandemic. Though summer trips are full, online and phone registration for the September-December travel season opens July 26.

Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Department has also contemplated the feasibility of continuing virtual programs. After connecting with patrons, it’s clear there are people who desire the accessibility of a virtual option.