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 Facebook too at https://www.facebook.com/jocoaging/
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.
Please call 913-715-8860 or email HSA-AAAWeb@jocogov.org for meeting information.
January 2018 Minutes | February 2018 Minutes | No March Minutes- AAA Day in Topeka | April 2018 Minutes | May 2018 Minutes
No June Minutes - Summer Hiatus | July 2018 Minutes | August 2018 Minutes
Learn more about aging services and resources at the Johnson County Park & Recreation District's free event - Live Well Age Well at the Marriott Overland Park, 10800 Metcalf Ave on Monday Oct 29 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Spend the day exploring aging services in Johnson County by meeting local vendors, participating in educational sessions, and visiting health screeners.
Vendor Expo includes Johnson County Services, Health Care Providers, Financial Institutions, Retirement Communities, Funeral Services, Aging Advocates and other local businesses with services and products that promote healthy aging. Health Screenings will include blood pressure, hearing, posture, muscle tension, fall risks, and more! For more details see the Live Well Age Well Flyer and the Special Event page at www.JCPRD.com or call 913-826-3030.
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
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.
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 for making outstanding contributions to the quality of life for older adults and their families in Johnson County. The 2018 Award will be presented at the September COA meeting.
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
