Who will stand up for Kansans in long-term care facilities?

Understaffing and poorly trained staff leave some of our fellow Kansans without proper care COVID-19 has already killed far too many of our older Kansans in long-term care facilities. We must not forget them or the suffering their passing has caused their families and friends. Despite this horrific loss of our fellow Kansans, very little has been done to improve the care...

Roadmap to Assisted Living & Your Rights – Materials Now Available

Many thanks to everyone who was able to attend KABC's September 10th caregiver training, "Roadmap to Assisted Living & Your Rights."  State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Camille Russell and KABC Executive Director Margaret Farley did a wonderful job with their presentations.  We are grateful that they shared their knowledge and expertise with us. If you weren't able to attend, or if you'd...

CoronaVirus Crisis Campaign

In the wake of the CoronaVirus epidemic, the elderly are among the most at risk.  Extreme and unprecedented measures have been taken to stop the spread among older adults.  KABC’s advocacy is needed now more than ever to assure that elder and family concerns have a strong public voice. Aging adults in the community are challenged to find adequate resources –...

2019 Kansas Nursing Home Trends

Each year, Kansas Advocates for Better Care (KABC) reviews performance of Kansas nursing facilities based upon on annual health safety inspections conducted by the State.  KABC tracks and reports information on quality in long-term care as a public service. The following is a look at Kansas nursing facility performance trends – good and poor – in meeting federally and state...