Aging and Human Services
State K-RAD program offers relief to dementia caregivers
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is both a rewarding and challenging responsibility.
AHS celebrates National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize volunteers’ tremendous contributions to our communities.
Senior Nutrition Program Month guarantees ‘A Place at the Table’
Nutrition is a vital component of our health and well-being, especially as we age. But in communities throughout the U.S., aging adults sometimes lack access to the high-quality, nutritious food they need to remain healthy and independent.
COA meeting
The Commission on Aging will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, in the Sunset Drive Office Building, 11811 S.
Sunset Drive, Suite 1055, Olathe, and on Wednesday, April 9, at the Johnson County Medical Examiner’s Office,
11894 S. Sunset Drive, Room 102, Olathe. For more information, call 913-715-8860 or 800-766-3777 TDD or visit
jocogov.org/coa.
Sunset Drive, Suite 1055, Olathe, and on Wednesday, April 9, at the Johnson County Medical Examiner’s Office,
11894 S. Sunset Drive, Room 102, Olathe. For more information, call 913-715-8860 or 800-766-3777 TDD or visit
jocogov.org/coa.
KS Respite for Alzheimer's and Dementia Program
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is both a rewarding and challenging responsibility. Recognizing the need for support, the Kansas Respite for Alzheimer's and Dementia (K-RAD) program was developed to provide temporary relief to unpaid caregivers who care for individuals with a probable diagnosis of these conditions.