Johnson County Kansas

The Commission on Aging (COA) will continue to meet online via Zoom at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021. There will be no meeting in June.

In May, the nation will celebrate the strength of older adults and the Aging Network with special emphasis on the power of connection and engagement in building strong communities.

Since May is officially Older Americans Month, I thought it would be good to share some Johnson County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) service trends along with a general update on our service provision as the community begins to transition out of the year long pandemic.

Masks have been mandated to be part of our everyday routine for more than a year. That may change as we head into summer, but can mask-wearing become a habit for some people post-pandemic and for other future health issues?

Making sure adults over age 65 are vaccinated for COVID-19 has always been a priority for the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment. Seniors living in long-term care facilities were among the first to receive the vaccine when it became available last December.

Adults over age 65 in Johnson County, Kan. are setting records for COVID-19 vaccinations. As of April 14, more than 80% of adults over age 65 in Johnson County, Kan. have received their first dose of the vaccine and 62% are fully vaccinated.

Johnson County families still under financial strain due to the COVID-19 pandemic can stay in their homes, keep current on their utility bills and stay connected.

Throughout Johnson County, spring has sprung, bees are buzzing, flowers blooming, and men and women have returned to their yards to mow, rake and remove pesky weeds.

The Johnson County Area Agency on Aging (JCAAA) continues to offer an innovative eLearning program for family caregivers of loved ones with dementia – part of a national program created by Trualta and offered by many aging offices across the country.

The Johnson County Commission on Aging is still seeking candidates for the 2021 Peg Deaton Leadership in Aging Award. The award honors individuals, groups or organizations making outstanding contributions to the quality of life for older adults and their families in Johnson County.