BAH-HOA Elder resources

Resources for the Elderly
Johnson County Aging and Accessibility Services at www.jocogov.org/dept/human-services offer:

Johnson County highlights its services for 60+ adults in free 2-monthly magazine . Get it!
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Johnson County has launched a new and easy Aging Resource Guide.
Johnson County Area Agency on Aging helps you to live in the community with independence and dignity 913-715-8861 for information and referral to 'JoCo AAA' 913-715-8859 for Volunteer Services phone line 913-715-8856 for Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) SHICK also assists with 'Extra Help' for prescriptions, a Social Security program that could help you with $4000 towards Medicare part D cost of premiums, co-pays, co-insurances and deductables. Call 1-800-772-1213 or apply online: www.ssa.gov/extrahelp
is a free public notification system that will contact/phone you in case of emergencies. Visit www.NotifyJoCo.com to register or update your contact information, and to customize your notification preferences.
Kansas Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) offers many kinds of assistance: 1-855-200-2372 or go to the walk-in center at JoCo AAA: 11811 S. Sunset Drice, Suite 1300, Olathe.
Per January 2016 responsibility for Medicaid (KanCare) for the elderly and disabled has been moved to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Apply for medical assistance online at www.applyforkancare.ks.gov or call 1-800-792-4884. Information about Medicare Advantage Plans available in Kansas can be found at www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage-plans-kansas
The Kansas Legal Services now offer in a new statewide Elder Rights Project assistance by attorneys in case of elder abuse: financial exploitation, physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse. Such cases could include but is not limited to: protection from abuse or stalking; nursing home abuse; civil suits to recover financial losses from an abuser; explanations of criminal court processes; bankruptcy; revocation of power of attorney; divorce; landlord-tenant issues; collection cases; Kansas Consumer Protection Act violations. Report abuse by phoning 911 (in case of emergency) or Adult Protective Services 1-800-922-5330. Apply for services: call 1-800-723-6953; apply online KansasLegalServices.org; or walk into any of the 11 statewide offices (listed on the website). (Source: JoCo The Best Times Nov-Dec 2019)
Free Kansas Legal Services for 60+ seniors are offered close by at the Matt Ross Community Center. Phone 913-642-6410 for an appointment time at the Center for the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Address: Matt Ross, 8101 Marty Street, Overland Park.
Nearby regional resources through MARC (Mid-America Regional Council) for the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
Every 6 months, an updated SENIORS BlueBook is available for the whole Kansas City Metropolitan Area: visit SeniorsBlueBook.com/Local/KansasCity/ or phone 913-229-6860.
Grants for the Disabled: nation-wide resources and grants. Visit Grants For Disabled.
Resources & brochures: This resource page is under development.
Elmer T. George's website with many Elder resources: Elderville.org. Retirement Calculator: Is your retirement funded? Can I Get a Mortgage if I’m Retired? A Guide to Downsizing for Seniors and Their Loved Ones Should You Own or Rent a Home in Retirement? Home Modifications Increase Senior Safety How to Save for a Down Payment on a House Saving for a Home Post-Bankruptcy: A Three-Step Guide for Families 7 Home Improvement & Remodeling Ideas That Increase Home Value (And What To Avoid) Home Construction & Design Techniques for Child Safety How to Deter Burglars: Keeping Potential Robbers Away From Your Home
The Ultimate Resource Guide for Seniors and Their Families, written by: Daniel Gleich
Physical and Mental Fitness guide: choicemutual.com/seniors-guide-physical-mental-fitness with many at-home exercising programs (lots of low-impact ones) and some fun brain boosters and puzzles to keep the mind active.
Allconnect.com has published a guide about technology that helps seniors live on their own more independently. This guide is easily accessible, compatible with screen reader technology, and equipped with larger font making it very reader friendly. It also lists all the latest and greatest technology for seniors who wish to age in place.
Grants For Seniors is a website to guide seniors and retirees when they need. Many resources in all 50 states and now working on the biggest 200 cities to help elderly citizens reach easily to benefits where they live in.	Financial Help Help with Rent Housing Assistance Health Care Food Assistance Clothing Assistance Transportation Assistance Daily Life problems
PayingForSeniorCare.com provides resources for senior citizens and their families about long term care and programs that can provide financial support. Available: an online database of tools, references, and articles that cover topics like available long term care options at www.payingforseniorcare.com, and free resources that are available in Overland Park at www.payingforseniorcare.com/kansas/overland-park.
ATT Resources has published a guide How Technology Benefits Senior Citizens that may be very helpful as well, making lives for seniors more convenient through use of existing technologies.