Johnson County Kansas

Johnson County Aging & Human Services Department operates the Catch-a-Ride program; a social service program providing volunteer transportation to essential destinations.

Do you suffer from a chronic disease such as arthritis, diabetes, cancer, COPD, stroke or any ongoing health concern? If so, you are not alone. In fact, 145 million Americans suffer from some type of chronic disease.

The Commission on Aging (COA) will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, and Oct. 12 in the Sunset Drive Office
Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe.Please call 913-715-8860 for information.Read more at Jocogov.org/coa or facebook.com/jocoaging/.

During the past three months that I have been the director for Aging and Human Services, AHS has been busy meeting the needs of our Johnson County residents. I wanted to take the opportunity and highlight a couple of projects completed by the dedicated AHS staff.

Johnson County's Home Delivered Meals program needs help in delivering hot nutritious meals Monday through Friday to homebound residents, ages 60 and older, and their spouses.

For more than 40 years the Area Agency on Aging in Johnson County has offered the public an information line to connect older adults, persons with disabilities and residents in need with community resources in Johnson County and the surrounding area.

Summer is upon us. The largest part of your energy bill is your heating and cooling systems. With the rising costs of living, here are a few tips that can save your wallet during the summer months.

Johnson County Aging & Human Services has announced the opening of a new congregate dining site for older adults.