Johnson County Kansas

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services has partnered with GetSetUp, the largest online social learning platform designed specifically for older adults to learn new things, connect with others and unlock new life experiences.

The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature is an advocacy group who educate, inform and involve the public on issues of the elderly population.

Johnson County has identified resources to work with community stakeholders to help address homelessness and housing insecurity in our county.

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and is an excellent time to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam—the most effective way to test for glaucoma. It is also an excellent New Year’s resolution!

The Johnson County Commission on Aging will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, and Feb. 8, in the Sunset Drive Office Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe.

The Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program is a federally funded program that helps low-income eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs.

Silver-Haired Legislatures were created by Congress in 1969 when each state was encouraged to create a body of seniors who would identify issues important to older adults 60+ and educate their state legislators about those issues.

During a recent Commission on Aging Legislative Breakfast and Meeting, the COA Legislative Committee presented and adopted its 2023 Legislative Platform for the Kansas Legislature that convenes on Jan. 9.

The Homestead Refund is a rebate program for the property taxes paid by Kansas homeowners.

Katy Hoffman recently was honored as the recipient of the 2022 Peg Deaton Leadership in Aging Award.