Helpful Links
Helpful Links
Helpful links have been researched and reviewed to offer you practical advice from reputable local, state and national resources. Below you can find information on caregiving, health issues, oral health, Medicare, retirement, volunteer opportunities and more.
Kansas Area Agencies on Aging
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a grassroots organization built to respond to the needs in their community. There are 11 AAAs in Kansas and 629 across the nation. They all manage programs and services designed to meet the needs of its particular area. Their mission is to deliver easily accessible, high-quality services that sustain healthy lifestyles and support self-sufficiency in the aging population.
Locate the Area Agency on Aging near you by finding your county on the map and clicking on the corresponding number or look at the regional map and choose the area agency by name. To find a AAA in another state, visit National Association of Area Agencies on Aging.
Assistive Technology Sites
End-of-Life Discussions & Advanced Directives
Caregiver-related Sites
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services - Family Caregivers
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services - Division of Assets
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services - Care Coordination and Other Services
Next Step in Care - Family Caregivers and Health Care Professionals Working Together
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services - Respite Support and Advocacy Resources
Disease or Topic-specific Sites
General Aging Sites
Government-related Sites
Grief Support
Health-related Sites
Helpful Technology
Housing Options and Home Modifications
Livable Homes and Communities
Medicare-related Sites
Kansas Senior Medicare Patrol - Reporting Suspected Fraud Resources
Medicare Counseling - Senior Health Insurance Counseling of Kansas (SHICK)
Senior Medicare Patrol - Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud
Mental Wellness
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Suicide Prevention
National Institute of Mental Health - Older Adults and Mental Health
Oral Health and Older Adults Sites
Professional Links
Retirement
Support Groups
Transportation
Veterans
VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System - Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center (Leavenworth)
VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System - Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center (Topeka)
VA Medical Center Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (Wichita)
Volunteer-related Sites