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
Declaration of My Care Choices
Just as you have with many important decisions, state your choices about long-term care. Your family will thank you. Don’t leave it to others or circumstance to make decisions that will affect every day of your life. This version is fillable online, so that you can enter your preferences and print for safe-keeping. https://kabc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DeclarationOfCareForm_fillable.pdf If you would like a paper copy and envelope...
Estrategias y Aproximaciones Positivas
para Amigos y Familiares que Padecen de Demencia
KABC’s New Advocacy 101 Guide
Want to learn how to make your voice heard on elder care issues in Kansas? Check out our new Advocacy 101 Guide to find tips, tools, and resources to help you take action for Kansas seniors.
Palliative Care ~ Morgan Bell, LMSW
When people find out that I work in palliative medicine, they tend to respond with “oh, I could never do that,” “what is that,” or “oh, so you work in hospice.” Let's dispel one myth: palliative medicine is not the same as hospice.
Healthy Recipes for All Ages
With the help of KU interns Hayes Miller, Tyler Golden and Claire Shanovich, KABC has created a collection of healthy recipes for all ages.
Understanding & Intervention Older Adults & Dementia
On January 29, 2019 Mitzi McFatrich made a presentation on Understanding & Intervention Older Adults & Dementia to the Sheriffs’ Association in Topeka, KS. Over 100 law enforcement personnel were in attendance. Read the entire presentation.
The Care You Want ~ Quality Care Checklist
If you are one of the thousands of older Kansans who want to live at home and need support and services, this Quality Care Checklist is for you. Most of us put off thinking about the help we may need to stay at home as we age, leaving us unprepared when we need support. The Quality Care Checklist will walk...
KABC Resources – Training – Advocacy – A Presentation
During KABC's state-wide tour, this presentation was available to all who attended. Feel free to print and share with others who may benefit from our services.