Aging and Human Services
AHS expands assistance on utilities
With the rising costs of living many families find themselves struggling to keep the lights on, the water flowing and the warmth of home within reach.
Companion Pets offer possible purr-fect option in loneliness
In 2017, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared loneliness an “epidemic” among Americans of all ages. This warning was partly inspired by medical research that revealed damage that social isolation and loneliness can inflict on a body.
Cover Story: Services take a stand on falls
Remember the long-running catch line in the 1980s, “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up”?
Johnnie Weasmer, a 73-year-old Merriam retiree, knows that situation. A resident of the Sunflower Apartments, she recently fell on the lawn outside her building.
Johnnie Weasmer, a 73-year-old Merriam retiree, knows that situation. A resident of the Sunflower Apartments, she recently fell on the lawn outside her building.
June 15 observes World Elder Abuse Day
June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, an annual opportunity to raise awareness and understanding about elder abuse.
COA meetings
The Johnson County Commission on Aging will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, in the Johnson County Sunset
Drive Office Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe. There will be no meeting in June. For more information,
call 913-715-8860 or 800-766-3777 TDD or visit jocogov.org/coa.
Drive Office Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe. There will be no meeting in June. For more information,
call 913-715-8860 or 800-766-3777 TDD or visit jocogov.org/coa.