Aging and Human Services
Dangers of ignoring dementia
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with it.
Factors affect safe driving by older adults
Age alone does not tell you who should or should not drive. But some age-related health conditions do affect driving. When health conditions affect your driving, consider adjusting your driving, taking a driver safety course or letting others help out with transportation.
CHAMPSS program adds locations
Since 2008, the CHAMPSS (Choosing Healthy Appetizing Meal Plan Solutions for Seniors) program has offered dining opportunities for adults 60 years and older. Through CHAMPSS, participants can enjoy a healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner at their convenience from participating locations.
Upcoming COA meetings
The Commission on Aging will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, in the Sunset Drive Office Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe. There is no meeting in December. For more information, call 913-715-8860 or visit jocogov.org/coa or facebook.com/jocoaging.
EOS team plays important roles in aiding older adults with needs
Eligibility and Options Specialists (EOS) at Johnson County’s Area Agency on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center provide information, education and support to older adults and persons with disabilities who seek assistance in making self-determined, informed choices about their short and long-term care needs.