Aging and Human Services
Caregiver Support and Counseling
The Area Agency on Aging sponsors services to educate, counsel and advise caregivers and help them deal with the physical and emotional stresses of caregiving. Other services provide direct care for the older adults to assist the caregiver or give the caregiver a much needed break.
CARE Nursing Home Pre-Admission Screening
CARE stands for Client Assessment, Referral and Evaluation. Everyone seeking a permanent move to a Kansas Medicaid certified nursing facility must be assessed by the CARE program.
Utility Assistance
Utility assistance is available to qualifying Johnson County low-income households.
Catch-a-Ride
Catch-a-Ride is a social service program that provides volunteer transportation to medical appointments and social service agencies within Johnson County.
SHICK/Medicare Insurance Counseling
SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) is a program offering older Kansans an opportunity to talk with trained community volunteers about Medicare and other health insurance programs.
Preparing for Your Appointment
To prepare for your appointment with Aging and Human Services' Outreach team, please have the following documents.