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Tips on self-care during holiday season
While the holiday season can be a time of joy and celebration, it can also be emotional and stressful for older adults feeling lonely, grieving a loss, or battling a chronic health condition.
Cover story: Mental health challenges have no age limits
Rosemary Pappert of Roeland Park has lived with bipolar disorder for more than four decades. For the first 32 years, her life was relatively normal – a mother, wife and teacher.
County celebrates LEED Gold rating
On Oct. 7, Johnson County Government celebrated a recent milestone in building sustainability.
BOCC adopts 2023 Budget with a rollback of one mill
The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners has adopted the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget.
Storytime features Santa visit
Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 N. K-7 Highway, Olathe, is offering a Santa Storytime from 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 10, featuring winter stories, live animals and a visit by Santa.
Ed Eilert: 44 years of public service ends with the New Year
Ed Eilert, outgoing chairman of the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners, has devoted most of his adult life to public service, spanning 44 years.
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.