The Commission on Aging (COA) is a voluntary group of individuals appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to provide information, guidance, advice and support to the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and to serve as a liaison to the BOCC concerning the needs of older county residents and services to meet those needs.
Check out the COA on their Facebook page too! https://www.facebook.com/jocoaging/
Aging Information and Help Lines
For Adult Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation in the community, contact Kansas Adult Protective Services Hotline: 1-800-922-5330; in a facility, contact 800-842-0078
For Long Term Care Services and Support options in Johnson County, contact Johnson County Area Agency on Aging Information & Assistance: 913-715-8861
For Long Term Care Services and Support options outside of Johnson County, in Kansas, contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center: 1-855-200-2372
For Information on Kansas Medicaid Application status, contact the KanCare Clearinghouse: 1-800-792-4884
Commission on Aging Meetings are open to the public and held at 9:00 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month (except June and December) in Olathe. See the 2018 meeting schedule for dates and locations.
COA Members attended “Area Agencies on Aging Day” at the Capitol Instead of the March 14th Commission On Aging meeting. “Area Agencies on Aging Day” (formerly known as “Older Kansans Day”) is an annual event which includes the AAAs around the State and their advisory board members, to meet with their respective Kansas Legislators. See more pictures and highlights.
Commission on Aging members attending AAA Advocacy Day
(left to right): Rob Givens, Dale Warman, Carol Sader, Patti Rule, Karen Weber, Pam Shernuk, Chuck Nigro. COA members that also attended, but were not pictured include, Charlotte Esau, Eugene Lipscomb and Stephanie Clayton.
Please call 913-715-8860 or email HSA-AAAWeb@jocogov.org for meeting information.
January 2017 Minutes | February 2017 Minutes | April 2017 Minutes | May 2017 Minutes | July 2017 Minutes
August 2017 Minutes | September 2017 Minutes | October 2017 Minutes | November 2017 Minutes | April 2018 Minutes
REQUESTING A COA SPEAKER Commission on Aging (COA) members have many years of cumulative experience working with and advocating for older adults. If you would like someone from the COA to share more about their advocacy role and aging services in Johnson County, please call 913-715-8860 or email HSA-AAAWeb@jocogov.org.
Leadership in Aging Award - 2018 The Commission honors individuals or groups with an annual Leadership in Aging award. The Johnson County Commission on Aging (COA) is seeking candidates for its annual Leadership in Aging Award, which honors individuals, groups, or organizations making outstanding contributions to the quality of life for older adults and their families in Johnson County. To request a nomination form, call the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) at 913-715-8860 or click on this link to open a nomination form. Nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, Aug. 3, to: Katy Hoffman, c/o Area Agency on Aging, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Suite 1300, Olathe, KS 66061 or via e-mail to HSA-AAAWeb@jocogov.org.
Legislative Priorities COA Legislative Priorities
KANSAS GOVERNMENT AND LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION
Also see Information and Government resources listed online at https://www.jocogov.org/dept/human-services/publications-and-directories/aging-and-accessibility-directory
Kansas Government Information
Operated during session by the State Library.
1-800-432-3919 or 1-785-296-2149
Kansas Legislature
http://www.kslegislature.org/li/
Information about legislation, processes, and contacts is available online. Lookup addresses of state senators and representatives, report bill status, and relay messages during sessions.
Citizens may reach out to their legislators by e-mail or phone. Johnson County One Assist 913-715-5000 will transfer you to the appropriate contact.
Legislative Hotline
1-800-432-3924 or 785-296-2149 (out-of-state)
Operated during session by the State Library.
Kansas Legislative Research Department
http://www.kslegresearch.org/KLRD-web/Policy.html
Kansas Office of the Revisor of Statutes
http://www.ksrevisor.org/
Kansas Legislative Division of Post Audit
http://www.kslpa.org/
Kansas Silver Haired Legislators
Kansas-shl.org
