Is This the Nursing Home to Choose?
KABC has a new resource to help you when looking for a nursing facility for your family member or loved-one. Is This the Nursing Home to Choose
… Because it Could Be Me
Do you have concerns about sudden changes in your loved-one's behaviors? Please read this compelling story about the mis-use of anti-psychotic medications. Because it could be me. Your gift to KABC will help us continue to advocate for the reduction of anti-psychotic medication use in older adults as a chemical restraint, and without a supporting diagnosis. Education and awareness is key in...
How to Serve Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
This FREE three-part series will offer insight on how to serve survivors of IVP, offer tools for risk assessment and evidence-based screening, and finally, focus on safety planning and resources. Facilitated by Gianna Hochstetler, University of Kansas MSW Intern with KABC. Scan the QR code on flyer to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and Zoom information. IPV...
Kansas Advocate News ~ Spring 2023
It’s been awhile since KABC issued a print newsletter. In 2020 when COVID-19 hit, our office - as were many others - was in a state of flux, not knowing what to do next. Staff worked remotely at times and the ability to do “work as usual” was impacted. Although we put newsletters on hold, we’re back to keep you...
Kansans Deserve Better!
Demand the Reinstatement of Independent Case Management Services Urge KDADS and KDHE to Return Independent Case Management Services We ask that you urge Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) to return independent case management services. Please read this blog post. Case Management Call To Action Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 1:00 pm to...
KABC Collaborates with KU’s Sigler Aging Scholars
Kansas Advocates for Better Care (KABC) recently collaborated with the University of Kansas Master of Social Welfare program and the Sigler Family Aging Scholars (Kristin Nichols, Lindsay Huddlestun, Sam Gibson) to host a virtual event titled "Promoting Aging Possibilities—Advocacy and Resources in Kansas." The event took place on Wednesday, April 5th, and was attended by over 70 individuals who came...
Baldwin City Wellness Festival
KABC is thrilled to be a vendor at the Be Well Baldwin City Wellness Festival. There will be indoor and outdoor activities, blood draws, screens, a 5K, outdoor food trucks and more. Visit our table for some engaging interactivity activities, grab some resources, and meet with Board members and staff! Date: March 25 Time: 9 am – 1 pm Organizer: Be Well Baldwin...
Kansas lawmakers seek to ensure visitation in nursing homes and hospitals after COVID-19
As of last week, 10,093 Kansans had died from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic almost three years ago. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the virus killed 141 nursing home residents per week during December 2020. As the pandemic raged on, and the guidance loosened from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
Celebrating Women’s History Month, 2023
The Women Who Launched Long-Term Care Advocacy in Kansas As we celebrate Women's History Month, KABC wishes to highlight the efforts of our founders. Read the entire blog here. Learn more about KABC's founders history.
Stand By Me ~ The Next Generation
Make plans to join KABC for our signature event, Stand By Me. More details coming soon!