Aging and Human Services
Cover Story: Book group members - Reading is ageless
Why not join a book group? National Book Lover’s Day is Aug. 9!
Unspoken Symphony class turns artwork into music
Aging and Human Services celebrated Older Americans Month in May by hosting a Lunch & Learn series. The last event in that series was an Unspoken Symphony class where participants created a piece of art that was then turned into a musical melody.
Program provides utility assistance
The Johnson County Utility Assistance Program, managed by the Johnson County Department of Aging and Human Services, has been a crucial support for low-income households for more than 45 years.
Kansas Legal Services offers services at three locations
Johnson County Aging and Human Services partners with Kansas Legal Services to offer the following services to Johnson County residents who are 60+:
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas The Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas program in Johnson County provides free, confidential and unbiased counseling to Medicare beneficiaries in our community.
K4AD celebrates Area Agencies on Aging’s 50th Anniversary
On May 3, 1973, Area Agencies on Aging were formally established as part of the 1973 Older Americans Act reauthorization. Since then, AAAs have established themselves as local leaders in aging well at home.
COA meetings
The Commission on Aging will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 10 and Aug. 14, in the Sunset Drive Office Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe. The meeting on Aug. 14 will include a public hearing for FY 2025 Area Plan on Aging. For more information, call 913-715-8860 or visit jocogov.org/coa.
Celebrating Older Americans Month
Older Americans Month was celebrated in May. This year’s theme, “Powered by Connection,” aimed to encourage older adults to explore a wide range of activities that promote physical, mental and emotional well-being. Johnson County Aging and Human Services enthusiastically embraced this theme by hosting Lunch & Learn events designed to engage and enrich the lives of our senior community members.