Aging and Human Services
Important health tips help to maintain a healthy brain
The call to optimize brain health is now a global priority. Brain health definitions range in scope from broad to narrow and may focus on cognition or encompass broader core components such as cerebral, mental and social domains.
Open enrollment involves key parts to Medicare
During open enrollment (Oct. 15-Dec. 7), first-time Medicare enrollees may choose between original Medicare – which includes Part A (hospital), Part B (medical) and Part D (prescription drug) insurance. Seniors who already have Medicare can also change plans.
Volunteering as SHICK counselor to help many
Johnson County’s Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas program now is technically operating as a subgrantee as part of the East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging in Ottawa.
Cover Story: Open enrollment keeps counselors busy
Kelly G. Loeb knows how to navigate through the informational maze in Medicare and Medicaid.
She was among four experienced, certified counselors to provide Medicare 101 basics at the Johnson County Central Resource Library in Overland Park. Sponsored by the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging, 26 people signed up for the class ahead of time. More than 50 attended the presentation.
She was among four experienced, certified counselors to provide Medicare 101 basics at the Johnson County Central Resource Library in Overland Park. Sponsored by the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging, 26 people signed up for the class ahead of time. More than 50 attended the presentation.
Nominees sought for aging award
The Johnson County Commission on Aging is seeking candidates for its 2024 Peg Deaton Leadership in Aging Award.
COA meetings
The Commission on Aging will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, and at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, in the Johnson County Sunset Drive Office Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe. The Oct. 9 meeting will include a legislative breakfast at 8:15 a.m. before the meeting. For more information, call 913-715-8860 or 800-766-3777 TDD or visit jocogov.org/coa.
Catch-a-Ride and Home-Delivered Meals programs need additional volunteers
Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Johnson County Catch-a-Ride and the Home-Delivered Meals program need your help, especially in our rural communities.
AHS joins Connect Johnson County
To stay connected with the community and highlight its various classes, the Aging and Human Services Department is now part of Connect Johnson County.